Plant Buyer

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team


As a global leader in inquisitive, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through substantial work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard - your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!


What we offer

• Competitive wages
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
• Outstanding resources with encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What you will do

Under direct supervision, procures standard production materials, components, and indirect materials and supplies that meet the operation's requirements.

How you will do it

• Provides tactical support for senior level buyers and purchasing manager on routine procurement issues, i.e. invoice and receipt discrepancies, expediting orders.
• Procures assigned materials to meet the goals of JCI regarding inventory turns, cost, quality, and customer requirements.
• Places purchase orders for assigned materials and supplies, and communicates blanket order/ master scheduling/ forecasting requirements to suppliers.
• Recommends most economical lot size for purchasing specific components to support inventory and cost goals.
• Assists with conducting quoting activities for standard components to ensure best total cost for assigned commodities.
• Supports commodity cost reduction, lead time reduction and supplier consolidation for less complex projects.
• Provides tactical support for inventory management programs with supply base that includes vendor stocking, consignment, vendor-managed inventory, etc.
• Supports company goals for minority owned and small disadvantaged business suppliers.
• Provides assistance to the materials group in expediting and de-expediting purchase orders.
• Assists with setting standard costs on assigned commodities.
• Responsible for reporting work related injuries and near misses to supervision.
• Responsible for wearing all required PPE and following applicable safety/environmental rules.
• Responsible for correcting or reporting unsafe conditions observed within the plant.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

What we look for

• Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience.
• Two years' experience in purchasing, material planning or production control is recommended.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in a team environment desirable.

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HIRING SALARY RANGE: $68,000-93,000 CAD (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at

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