**Sr. Procurement Manager - Chillers Business Unit**
**What you will do**:
We are looking for a passionate and strategic Sr. Procurement Manager to lead a team of 6 buyers in driving growth and profitability for our Chillers Product Business Unit (PBU). You will be a key member of the PBU leadership team reporting to the Director of Procurement. You will provide innovative procurement solutions and fostering a high-performing team environment, in a business experiencing rapid expansion.
**How you will do it**:
- ** Lead with a Growth Mindset**: Identify and develop new sourcing opportunities with a focus on business expansion and category growth.
- ** Drive Continuous Improvement**: Cultivate a growth-minded approach within your team, promoting supplier innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- ** Foster Strong Relationships**: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, demonstrating high emotional intelligence and effective communication skills.
- ** Lead a High-Performing Team**: Develop and coach a team of 6 buyers, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.
- ** Develop and Execute Procurement Strategy**: Collaborate with the PBU leadership team to define and execute strategic procurement initiatives that optimize spend within the ~1B annual budget.
- ** Manage End-to-End NPI Support**: Provide comprehensive procurement support for new product introductions (NPI) within the PBU.
- ** Lead Negotiations**: Secure optimal pricing, terms, and quality through strategic negotiations with critical suppliers.
- ** Drive Operational Excellence**: Ensure team compliance with established procurement processes and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
- ** Develop Team Capabilities**: Champion continuing education for your team to enhance their effectiveness and build strong supplier relationships.
- ** Promote Sustainability**: Identify and implement sustainable procurement practices within the global supply chain.
**What we look for**:
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or equivalent; an MBA is a plus.
- Minimum 6-10 years of experience in a multinational organization.
- Minimum 6 years of experience in a Strategic Sourcing role, preferably with Direct Materials.
- Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams within a matrix environment.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle ambiguity and complex situations.
- Working knowledge of SAP or other equivalent ERP systems.
- Experience negotiating complex supply contracts.
- Ability to travel 10% globally and domestically
Johnson Controls does not request pregnancy or HIV testing as a requirement for admission, permanence or promotion.