Senior Procurement Manager Categories job in Bratislava at Johnson Controls, Inc - Slovakia

Job Details

What you will do

Our Procurement EMEA Team is looking for an experienced professional who will develop, plan, implement, analyze and execute regional Strategic Purchasing related to assigned Indirect or Direct Materials. We look for candidates who feel comfortable to work in a global organization providing the highest quality and best cost to our factories and operation centers in the EMEA region.

How you will do it

• Provides strategic procurement programs that leverage the operations of Johnson Controls with measurable financial results globally.

• Develops and executes strategies designed to improve business process productivity, reduce costs and procurement related expenses while improving profitability as well as increasing our TWC (Trade Working Capital) aligned with all business units’ requirements.

• Supports regional procurement (EMEAand LATAM) teams by enhancing strategy and leveraging expertise and knowledge of region.

• Manages relationship with suppliers, including managing day to day operations, issue & escalation.

• Works effectively with all business units leaders globally to ensure alignment of the global strategy and adoption of best practices.

• Researches, identifies, negotiates and registers appropriate service providers by region/country, to support business unit and plant operations.

• Develops relationship with business unit regional procurement managers to effectively leverage expertise across the organization.

• Develops business review format and common scorecard to evaluate ongoing performance.

• Understands market trends and regulation changes that may affect our business operations and communicate impacts proactively.

• Stays informed of any changes or updates in laws, tariffs, commodity classifications, and regulations at the International, National, Province/State and Local levels

What we look for

• Bachelor or Master’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in procurement roles in direct or indirect materials, ideally working in international environment

• Strong analytical skills including ability to analyze and learn cost structure models in many different regions

• Proven negotiation skills

• Ability to communicate effectively across channels, with business unit personnel, Purchasing staff, to achieve understanding of business goals

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

• First experiences in leading people

Our benefits 

Besides working in an international environment, you will receive a regularly monthly bonus after your first six months, meal vouchers, a recreation allowance and retail discounts. Additionally, our flexible benefits program will allow you to customize benefits from a selection of 3500 products and service such as gym membership, medical cover, a multi-sports card plus many more. 

Our onsite facilities at our Bratislava based office includes a fitness center, canteen, nursery and coffee machines located on every floor. 

If you are relocating to Bratislava to join Johnson Controls, you will be eligible to receive a housing allowance to help you setup your new life in Slovakia. 

The gross monthly salary for this position starts from 3,500 EUR per month, plus a monthly bonus that starts after your first 6 months. Please note this is a minimum salary and our compensation packages are based on your professional experience and qualifications.

Who we are 

Johnson Controls is powered by your talent. We are the power behind the customer mission. Together we are building a world that’s safe, comfortable and sustainable. Our diverse global team creates innovative, integrated solutions to make cities more connected, buildings more intelligent and environments more comfortable and secure. We are all about improving outcomes for our partners. Tomorrow needs your talent. Tomorrow needs you. So let’s talk today.