Category Buyer – Procurement Specialist

About the role

The Category Buyer will manage end‑to‑end procurement activities for a range of commodities, supporting multiple business verticals such as Security, HVAC/IR, Fire & Safety, and Index products. This role ensures cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and compliance with Johnson Controls’ sourcing, ethics, and sustainability standards.

Key responsibilities

• Execute sourcing and procurement for CCTV, Access Controls, IT Networking, HVAC/IR, fire detection/suppression, and Index commodities.
• Identify cost‑reduction opportunities through supplier consolidation, localization, value engineering, and long‑term agreements.
• Participate in RFQ/RFP processes and align sourcing decisions with customer pricing requirements.
• Evaluate, qualify, and onboard suppliers in line with global compliance and ethics standards.
• Manage supplier relationships to meet delivery performance, cost targets, quality standards, and service‑level agreements.
• Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, lead times, payment terms, and contractual conditions.
• Support contract development and ensure documentation is audit‑ready.
• Prepare procurement reports covering spend analysis, cost savings, supplier performance, and risk assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for procurement efficiency and cost optimization.

Required profile

• Proven experience in end‑to‑end procurement for industrial or security‑related commodities.
• Strong understanding of global supplier qualification, ethics, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work closely with engineering, business operations, service, and finance teams.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in thermal management, building systems, and decarbonization.
• Exposure to diverse industry verticals such as data centers, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.
• Collaborative environment with a focus on sustainability and innovation.