Senior Buyer/Planner
About this role
Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team
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.
About the Role
Thermal constraints limit AI infrastructure, semiconductor equipment, power electronics, and defense systems. JCI removes those constraints.
Enabled by the Stack Forging™ process, JCI produces high-performance thermal components and cooling loop solutions purpose-built for direct integration into AI, HPC, and mission-critical systems. JCI has built the industry's leading thermal management platform for the applications that demand it most.
As a Builder on the Stack Forging Thermal Solutions team at Johnson Controls, you'll join a team of sleeve-rollers who set a high bar for themselves and their coworkers. We foster a collaborative culture with no silos, where everyone is encouraged to think out loud.
If you are passionate about your craft and don't give up until you've found a way, you will make an ideal Builder.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision coverage
- On-the-job and cross-training opportunities
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
What You'll Do
As a Senior Buyer/Planner, you will own the end-to-end supply chain process for Stack Forging Thermal Solutions. You will support production, engineering, and general business procurement activities while serving as a liaison with corporate procurement. You will advance supply chain processes with a direct impact on rapid growth.
This position generally requires a commitment of three days onsite per week.
Who You Are
You are a strategic planner who takes pride in maintaining a seamless flow of materials through our manufacturing environment. You are hands-on and proactive, diving into the details of our supply chain and production schedules to anticipate bottlenecks before they occur.
You strive to understand manufacturing systems because you know effective planning is rooted in practical knowledge of how products are built. You are comfortable navigating complex supplier relationships and market fluctuations while maintaining focus on building a resilient and efficient operation where every component is available when needed.
You will operate in a dotted-line capacity to central procurement, ensuring all activities are executed in alignment with JCI policies and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including generating and tracking purchase orders for production, engineering, and general business requirements.
- Drive procurement and inventory planning activities to ensure optimal stock levels and production continuity.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to monitor sales trends and proactively adjust purchasing plans in response to changing demand.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to source equipment components while optimizing cost and lead times without compromising technical requirements.
- Serve as the primary supply chain liaison for the Supplier Management Board and support supplier quality initiatives.
- Coordinate with central procurement to ensure compliance with JCI policies while effectively leveraging global sourcing resources.
- Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, and lead times to maximize cost-effectiveness and supply reliability.
- Analyze market conditions and supplier performance to mitigate risks and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Maintain proactive communication with internal stakeholders regarding supplier status, schedule changes, and potential project delays.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, material planning, and vendor management within a design and manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience working with ERP and other planning systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Lean Manufacturing experience within Supply Chain functions.
IRING SALARY RANGE: $80,000-$105,000 (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 https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.
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