Build your best future with the Johnson Controls teamAs 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 important 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 phenomenal opportunity is just a few clicks away!What we will doWe are looking for a dynamic person to lead a crucial relationship between our field offices and our supplier base! As a Field Procurement / Project Manager, you will be the main procurement contact for your assigned region of multiple branch offices. You will support and lead the selection of third-party subcontractors and third-party suppliers used within your region. You will develop and lead cost savings initiatives with teamwork from both the Category Managers and the branch organization. Activities include supplier development, contract management, supplier relationships, price negotiations, working capital optimization and improve communication between the central procurement teams and the branch offices. This position is responsible for impacting annual spend between $40M - $80M from a supply base of 300-400 suppliers.The role supports the Mid-South and can sit remotely in Kentucky, Kansas, Tennessee, Missouri, or Oklahoma.How we will do itWe will need an organized individual with electrical or mechanical controls trade experience who will be able to develop, align, and implement several different supply chain strategies to deliver the most efficient methods for field offices within assigned region to procure both materials and/or subcontract labor from suppliers to implement the solutions we promise our customers. A key result of this role is to ensure assigned field offices are efficiently conducting our supply chain strategies allowing our extended field procurement team to influence a greater percentage of spend to increase year of year savings.Meet or exceed profit plan goals related to: Cost Savings, TWC, quality, supplier rationalization, and other agreed objectives. Provide input to category management team regarding the unique/specific regional needs during category strategy development.Collaborate with field offices within region to identify and bring forward new/critical products and services to expand the line card product of field offerings. Ensure branches are using fully capable and approved subcontractors as per policy / work instruction.Works with suppliers and internal teams and function as a point for critical issues to ensure continuity of supply to support the business unit requirements.Ensure processes and procedures are performed in a compliant manner and attain appropriate dashboards, metrics, and measures to identify ongoing areas for improvement across all facets of the procurement operation.Coordinates all operational procurement activities, directly manage the systems, processes and procedures governing the procurement of materials from the right suppliers, at the right price, quality, and delivery requirements to support the business unit/manufacturing locations. Guarantee compliance with BOS procedures and DoA requirements.Establishes and maintains effective relationships with suppliers and internal customers.Realize and report project-based cost savings. Ensure validation and approval guidelines are obtained. Cultivate and promote diverse supplier relationships. Work with regional teams to report diverse sourcing opportunities. Align procurement metrics with the regional leadership team and communicate regularly with internal customers.Drives & implements initiatives with regional entities to regulate supplier specifics services or component volume allocations and terms, contract closure, and compliance with JCI IP, security & privacy standards.What we look forRequiredElectrical industry equivalent experience or bachelor’s degree required.5-8 years as a project manager with estimating experience in the construction or trades industry.Experience in cost analysis, competitive bids, and strong financial knowledge.Good PC / software knowledge/skills.Interpersonal Skills - Candidate should have the ability to cooperate with people of varying levels both inside/outside the organization and interact with the team to establish and achieve team goals and objectives.Leadership- You should have the ability to empower others to achieve results through professional motivation, recognition, and performance feedback. You should mentor, guide, train and develop outstanding organization. –Communication - This person should have excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to express information/ideas in a professional manner to varying levels of people and customers. •Strong English skills required.Initiative/Execution/Motivation - We're also looking for someone that should have the ability to take actions, make informed decisions and generate ideas to improve overall business performance on key metrics directly motivated by this position.Ownership/Commitment - A great candidate will have the ability to influence decisions & results even when all elements are not under the individual’s direct control.Planning/Balance - Candidate should have the ability to establish goals consistent with company objectives and to adapt plans to a changing environment.PreferredProcurement experience with a focus on construction and/or HVAC equipment and services.Electrical industry / installation knowledge a plus. (i.e., Electrical Supervisor, Electrician, Estimator, etc.)Multi language capabilitiesWhat else you will getEncouraging team environment and add to that a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package starting on day one, which includes medical, dental & vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid time off and the ability to build a career path with multi-faceted opportunities.#LI-RemoteJohnson 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. 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