Build your best future with the Johnson Controls teamAs a global leader in smart, 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 meaningful 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 you will do?You will be responsible for the day to day tactical activities,. Coaching and mentoring and providing regular updates to the North American Procurement Manager. Carrying out the vision and aligning the Phoenix team with the larger North American team.How you will do it ?Perform and complete purchases for all areas of the Business; Operations, Corporate and Asset Management of direct charge and inventory items including; consumables, job specific purchasing (electrical, mechanical, steel items)Manage a team of purchasers including, allocation of duties, coaching and mentoring, developing and managing team's tactical skill set, updating NA PM as applicable.Performs highly complex purchasing procedures in the acquisition of goods and services from a variety of vendorsReviews requisitions for completeness, accuracy, cost effectiveness, and adherence to standardsDetermines vendors from which purchases will be made and issue purchase ordersManagement of the purchase order process for financial accuracy and timeliness of ensuring supply and services meet requirements, holdback and payment terms are properly set up and tracked to the proper accounts.Liaison with supplier and business unit representatives to ensure goods and services meet quality standards and on time delivery. (Quality, Manufacturing, Inventory)Administers and maintains an effective expediting program to ensure on-time deliveries.Provide timely communication on issues that could result in manufacturing or service delays or interruptions. Escalate as appropriate to North American Procurement Manager (NA PM) and local Management.Leads and participates in complex, high value negotiating with vendors to obtain goods and services at the best valueMonitors progress and status of assigned commodities, ensuring on-time delivery for self and the team. Updating and involving the NA PM on a weekly basis or as required.Review, investigate and cooperate with the all Business areas to resolve outstanding invoices to ensure there are no recorded 60-90 day invoices by monitoring and measuring supplier performance. Involving/updating the NA PM as needed.Effectively communicate and interface with all areas of business and deliver a high standard of internal customer service; (Procurement, Warehousing, Finance, Shared Services, Asset Management and Operations), process changes, analysis of issues, investigation and issue resolution and in conjunction with the NA PM provide direction for improvements.Communicating the strategic direction - may or may not be involved in developing the strategic directionKeeping track of and structuring various day to day tasks, employees and documents.Assists in identifying vendor performance requirements. Assists with Reviewing the performance capability of vendors and evaluates goods and services in conjunction with NA PM.Visit suppliers' facilities to ensure that their qualifications and capabilities remain current. As applicable, with coordination with NA PMInterviews and selection of new hires for the department in consultation with NA PMLead on the job training of new employees in accordance with company processes/procedures and in consultation with NA PMOwnership of new hire orientation (intros & On-Boarding)Performance appraisals and performance management of the team, in consultation with NA PMTeam development plans, career path and growthWhat we look for?Achieved or undergoing professional education - SCMP/CCP/CPPM or other.6+ Years direct experience preferred or relevantWorking in the office and being present with the team