The Company:
Johnson Controls is the Global leader for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.
Gordon Brothers Industries is the largest Industrial Refrigeration Company in Australia. We have offices in each mainland state and provide complete industrial refrigeration solutions including design, construction and comprehensive servicing for a wide range of sectors including mining, chemical, food and beverage.
About this opportunity:
Our team is growing, and we are looking for an experienced Senior Buyer for Johnson Controls’ diverse portfolio and in particular for industrial refrigeration. This role identifies, researches, evaluates, and selects suppliers that meet the organisation's standards of price, quality, timing and reliability of supply. The incumbent will act as SME in procurement area and may coach junior buyers; and also provide leadership, operational, analytical and administrative support to the business to enable JCI to execute its strategy and meet commercial and governance requirements.
About the role:
Sets operational objectives and delivers results that have a direct to significant impact on achievement of results with the job area or within the context of a wider operational area.
Often uses influence to convince both internal/external parties that share a common desire to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches and infrequently negotiates with a common desire to reach agreement on complete proposals/programs.
Regularly Correct or resolve issues or problems in existing systems and processes. Makes necessary changes. Often Adapts or enhances quality or value in existing methods; make better as part of day-to-day activities.
Issue and manage RFQ process in line with JCI and its customer’s requirements, and identify, recommend best source consistent with cost, quality and delivery requirements.
Review and evaluate RFQ responses for compliance with JCI requirements.
Negotiate and manage long term pricing agreements on critical Security System, HVAC, Refrigeration, BMS subcontract works,
Proactively engage with business to identify their needs.
Complete purchase requests with local and international suppliers expediting deliveries and verifying.
Act as a liaison between suppliers and involved departments to resolve procurement related issues.
Monitor supplier performance by ensuring that product is delivered as scheduled and meets specifications; maintaining appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure company requirements are met and that supplier is aware of their performance.
Control and improve the traceability and transparency of purchasing related savings.
Meet or exceed profit plan goals related to: Cost Savings, TWC, quality, supplier rationalization, and other agreed objectives.
Own the vendor registration/onboarding process for required JCI entities, maintenance and periodic supplier performance evaluation and necessary follow up actions.
Handle correspondence concerning order discrepancies, delivery, changes in quantity, delivery dates, and prices and report such changes to the involved parties in a timely manner as required.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops and reviewing professional publications.
What we look for:
Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering, Materials Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
8+ years of related procurement experience including purchasing, inventory control, contracts.
Negotiation, supply management, supplier relationships, basics of Accounting, and tracking budget expenses.
Work experience in a Technology, Construction or FM environment beneficial.
Working knowledge of the legal aspects of procurement and contract law.
Effective proven written and oral communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work autonomously and think outside the square.
Results focused.
Flexible and adaptable.
Proven Microsoft suite skills.
Please visit the Gordon Brothers website www.gordonbrothers.com.au prior to applying for additional information regarding the scope of our endeavours.
If you are interested in the role, please click the Apply Now below.
Please note pre-employment checks – including reference checks, medical, criminal record check, and drug & alcohol testing – will form part of the eligibility process.
Only applicants who have a current right to work in Australia will be considered.
JCI’s Diversity & Inclusion
Our dedication to diversity and inclusion starts with our values. We lead with integrity and purpose, focusing on the future and aligning with our customers’ vision for success. Our High-Performance Culture ensures that we have the best talent that is highly engaged and eager to innovate. Our D&I mission elevates each employee’s responsibility to contribute to our culture. It’s through these contributions that we’ll drive the mindsets and behaviors we need to power our customers’ missions. You have the power. You have the voice. You have the culture in your hands.
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