.what you will dothe procurement sourcing buyer is responsible for all advanced purchasing activities, primarily direct materials categories, but also certain indirect spend categories, within the assigned product business unit while ensuring compliance with overall jci objectives, strategies, and procedures by working closely with the corporate category management team.
evaluates sources of supply and develops optimal pricing methodology, warranty, and product/service performance requirements.
determines and utilizes the most strategic supply chain model to acquire the necessary products and services at the maximum level of savings.
identifies new sources of supply and potentially acceptable new products/technologies.
establishes/maintains professional relationships with suppliers/partners, based on the highest ethical business practices as set forth in jci policies and procedures.how you will do itstakeholder alignment: provide timely and professional services to product business unit (r&d, product management, plant operations, and distribution centers) and category management representatives.
lead or participate on teams to ensure appropriate stakeholders are aware of procurement initiatives as needed.
initiate, lead the analysis, and make recommendations in support of all make/buy decisions, competitive bids, or engineering changes.
liaise with the product business unit to assure site spend is in line with agreed sourcing strategy.
assist in evaluating potential suppliers on site-specific issues.
familiarize with the various suppliers and product lines available in stakeholder areas.
assist in analyzing customer's business and evaluate potential savings through supplier consolidation.sourcing: understand the category strategy developed by the corporate category towers and execute action plans to achieve the sourcing team's objectives.
develop and lead the sourcing strategies and local program implementation at the plants, distribution centers, and office locations.
lead and manage all steps in the sourcing process (request for quotes rfq, change management, contract negotiations, dispute resolutions, etc.).
initiate and support cost modeling & related activities (incl.
va / ve and kaizen activities).new product introduction: lead all sourcing and procurement activities in support of npi programs to ensure successful product launches with emphasis on source selection, supplier engagement, contract negotiations, and cost optimization.
ensure smooth new product launches by controlling the acquisition, sourcing on time, in line with cost targets, maintaining purchasing results through release to sale and follow-on life cycle management.
structure npi pricing and long term agreement (lta) agreements with year-over-year cost reductions.contract negotiation and management: lead and participate in negotiation sessions with suppliers.
prepare, implement, and audit compliance with appropriate contracts