GLOBAL INDIRECT CATEGORY MANAGER

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and multi-industrial leader serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries.
Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in , with the invention of the first electric room thermostat.
We are committed to helping our customers win everywhere, every day and creating greater value for all of our stakeholders through our strategic focus on buildings.
hat you will doWorking closely with cross-functional teams, develop and lead implementation of global category procurement strategies for assigned Indirect Procurement Facilities/MRO categories.
Lead both traditional and non-traditional supplier procurement activities, ensuring timely execution and focusing upon global solutions which improve services and reduce costsFacilitate supplier procurement process and negotiations relative to business requirements and cost, maximizing JCI's leverage and negotiation positionLead supplier contracting negotiations and execution, collaborating with corporate legal for escalation of certain risk-related terms and conditionsIdentify, develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to increase engagement and develop a robust procurement project pipelineFor each procurement project, ensure project alignment and drive collaborative procurement efforts with the necessary cross-functional counterparts and matrix teams (e.
.
IT, Risk Management, HR, Compliance, Legal, Real Estate, etc.) to maximize transactional efficiency and mitigate potential risksIdentify, develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers to understand the suppliers' current services for the company as well as additional capabilitiesGain a comprehensive understanding of business and functional strategic roadmaps and resulting business requirements, as related to assigned categoriesDrive cost out targets for the supply management organization; calculate and report savingsDrive compliance of enterprise agreementsAssist with key supplier issue resolution and risk mitigation, as requiredMaintain a comprehensive knowledge of marketplace, benchmarks and industry best practices for assigned categoriesPerform all duties within the Company's Code of ConductAssume additional procurement category management responsibilities, as requiredWhat we look forBachelor's degree (B.
.) from four-year college or university is requiredAdvanced degree in business, finance, and/or legal is highly desirable8+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience is requiredSignificant negotiating experience is requiredOperational and procurement experiencePrior contracting experience (negotiation, implementation, management of agreements) is required Fluency to speak and write in EnglishPreferredExtensive project management experience and/or PMP certification is preferredOperational and/or procurement experience in most if not all of the assigned Indirect Corporate Services Categories is strongly preferred Leadership and Project Management SkillsAbility to lead complex procurement events and demonstrated negotiation skills Ability to influence others and manage competing internal stakeholder prioritiesAbility to generate alternative solutions for consideration to increase total value to the organization while reducing cost and minimizing riskAbility to develop and communicate vision and strategic procurement initiatives, both verbally and in writing, to internal and external stakeholdersDemonstrated project management capabilities to lead multiple and complex projects Demonstrated capability to translate strategies into executable implementation plansAbility to identify new procurement opportunitiesDemonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people in a global, matrix organization Clear problem solving skillsStrong organizational and interpersonal skillsSound prioritization skills to balance multiple tasks simultaneouslyComfort with ambiguity Ability to embrace change in the organization Supply Market Knowledge and Corporate Services Procurement KnowledgeFor most or all of the above-listed categories - In-depth knowledge of key industry drivers and dynamics,Understanding of categories and category-specific procurement processes/issues/strategiesUnderstanding of current supplier markets, products, customer demands, and future trendsIn-depth knowledge of variety of procurement implementation approaches (e.
.
RFX, e-auction)Strong contract development skillsSupplier Management and Stakeholder Management SkillsIn-depth knowledge of pricing issues, service levels, and supplier contractsAbility to develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers/customers, understand supplier/customer organization and operations and identify new opportunitiesAbility to perform sustained supplier performance management and continuous improvementStrong verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated presentation skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organizationSufficient knowledge of Microsoft PowerPointAnalytical SkillsStrong financial analytical skills for conducting data analytics, cost modeling, business case development, reporting, and proactive interaction with Corporate Finance functional stakeholdersAbility to conduct bench-marking or other analysis to track global spend and savingsAbility to think strategically about key procurement and financial issues and quantify the underlying implicationsComprehension of company financials and implication on market powerIn-depth knowledge of Microsoft ExcelJohnson Controls does not request pregnancy or HIV testing as a requirement for admission, permanence or promotion.