Purchaser

About the Role

The Data Center Solutions (DCS)/Silent‑Aire Procurement Specialist is responsible for tactical procurement of commodities, supplies, equipment, and services. Responsibilities include managing purchase requisitions, conducting bids and price comparisons, maintaining vendor files, processing invoices, and supporting continuous improvement of supply‑chain systems while coordinating with supervisors to keep appropriate inventory levels. • Provide supply chain support for Data Center Solutions/Silent‑Aire projects, managing purchase requisitions, bids, and vendor interactions. • Conduct data analysis, price comparisons, and prepare spreadsheets to secure favorable pricing. • Maintain and audit vendor files, price lists, and ensure compliance with SOX and purchasing policies. • Assist with receiving reports, invoice processing, and continuous improvement of supply chain systems.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸procurement
• ▸bid management
• ▸vendor management
• ▸data analysis
• ▸invoice processing
• ▸system improvement

What You Bring

We require a two‑year degree in purchasing, supply chain management, finance, or a related field, along with 2–3 years of purchasing experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting and preferably SAP experience. Candidates must demonstrate intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, strong verbal and written communication, and the ability to travel up to 10% and work in a PPE‑required environment. Preferred qualifications include eligibility for SCMP, APICS, or ISM accreditation, experience with SAGE 300 or similar inventory systems, and financial acumen for sourcing electrical and mechanical components. • Required: 2‑year degree in purchasing, supply chain, finance or related field. • 2–3 years purchasing experience in industrial/manufacturing, SAP experience preferred. • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong verbal/written communication. • Ability to travel up to 10% and work in a PPE‑required manufacturing environment. • Preferred: eligibility for SCMP/APICS/ISM accreditation, experience with SAGE 300 or similar inventory systems, financial acumen for sourcing electrical/mechanical components.

Requirements

• ▸purchasing degree
• ▸sap
• ▸excel
• ▸sage 300
• ▸scmp

Benefits

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team! As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine building performance to serve people, places, and the planet. We offer meaningful work projects, learning opportunities, and a culture that supports physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We provide competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a retirement savings plan, extended health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as paid holidays, vacation, and sick time. Our collaborative team environment emphasizes safety through a Zero Harm policy and encourages employee empowerment and idea sharing. The salary range for this onsite role is $68,000–$93,000, based on education, experience, and market data, and the position includes a competitive benefits package. Johnson Controls is an equal opportunity employer and utilizes AI‑assisted tools in the hiring process, with all final decisions made by human reviewers. • Competitive salary range $68,000–$93,000. • Retirement savings plan and comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage. • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. • Collaborative team environment with emphasis on safety (Zero Harm policy). • Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.

Work Environment

Onsite