Sr Strategic Buyer

About Us

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.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What You Will Do

• Become a Category Expert: Develop in-depth knowledge of assigned categories, including industry trends, competition, and future innovations.

• Lead Strategic Sourcing: Design and implement sourcing strategies for your assigned commodities, optimizing the sourcing footprint and driving cost reduction through various methods like LCC sourcing and value engineering.

• Drive Collaboration: Maintain regular communication and alignment with the extended business unit procurement team to ensure seamless execution of category strategies.

• Negotiate Win-Win Deals: Lead supplier contract and price negotiations, securing optimal terms and fostering long-term partnerships.

• Champion Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement strategies for trade working capital improvement, purchasing control, and cost analysis.

• Lead Supplier Development: Actively manage the supply base, driving supplier performance and development initiatives.

• Issue Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve supplier delivery, quality, or commercial issues.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage data and analytics to optimize procurement processes and make informed "make vs. buy" decisions.

• Global Impact: Collaborate with international teams to leverage purchasing opportunities across all regions in the business unit.

• Deliver Results: Achieve or exceed category-related goals such as cost savings, quality improvement, and supplier rationalization.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 5 years of progressive procurement experience with a focus on strategic sourcing.

• Extensive experience in global sourcing methodologies.

• Proven ability to manage and influence stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.

• Strong understanding of purchasing principles and best practices.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite with advanced skills in Excel for data analysis.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Working knowledge of SAP or other equivalent ERP systems (preferred).

• Previous experience in the HVAC, Engineering, Fire Safety, Security, or a related industry (a plus).

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $100,00-$150,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your 
background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at