Senior Category Buyer

Who we are? 

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

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What will you do?

• Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers
• Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery
• Review quality of purchased products
• Enter order details (e.g. vendors, quantities, prices) into internal database.
• Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices
• Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed
• Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage
• Tracking return material, informing supplier on returned material. Timey replacement of rejected material.

• Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating, and liaising with vendors)

• Good Knowledge of Importing Material
• Hands-on experience with ERP - SAP
• Understanding of supply chain procedures
• Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses
• Negotiation skills
• Degree in Engineering preferably Mechanical Eng.

Should possess 10  to 15 years’ experience procurement

What we look for?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably Electronics, electrical, Mechanical & Industrial.

• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in procurement/sourcing activities especially in system Integration bussiness environment

• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).

• Experience working with cross‑functional and global stakeholders.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform cost analysis and generate management reports.

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capabilities.

• Results‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• High standards of integrity, compliance, and ethical conduct.

• Effective communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

• Continuous improvement mindset aligned with global operational excellence standards.

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capabilities.

• Results‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• High standards of integrity, compliance, and ethical conduct.

• Effective communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

• Continuous improvement mindset aligned with global operational excellence standards.

What we offer:

We offer an exciting and challenging position. Joining us you will become part of a leading global multi-industrial corporation defined by its stimulating work environment and job satisfaction. In addition, we offer outstanding career development opportunities which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents

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