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Johnson Controls
CA - Alberta - Alberta
December 30, 2024

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team! 

As a global leader in smart, 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 meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience that is 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 great opportunity is just a few clicks away! 

What we offer 

Competitive Pay 
Comprehensive Benefits Package including Retirement Savings Plan, Extended Health Care, Dental, and Vision
Paid holidays, paid vacation days, and paid sick time
Encouraging and collaborative team environment 
Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What you will do

Supporting our Data Center Solutions (DCS)/Silent-Aire group, you will be responsible for the tactical procurement of commodities, supplies, equipment, and services to be used by the organization. You will coordinate your efforts with supervisors in order to maintain the appropriate level of inventory and will utilize intermediate to advanced knowledge to purchase goods and services at the most favourable price for the Company, while simultaneously building and maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers.

How you will do it

Provide supply chain management support to assigned project engineering and all Silent-Aire departments.
Independently conducting standard data capture, analyses and transactions, e.g., analyzing internal client requirements, reviewing purchase requisitions for goods to ensure compliance with purchasing procedures and user requirements, preparing routine bids and proposals, creating supporting spreadsheets, conducting more complex product and price comparisons, assisting in bid openings, obtaining quotes, etc.
Assist with more complex investigations, documentation, and analyses under the direction of senior staff.
Interact with vendors and departments regarding procurement procedures and status of orders, e.g., expediting shipping and deliveries, price changes and vendor back orders.
Maintain and update vendor files and price lists for assigned commodity groups in accordance with established policies and procedures and audit guidelines/SOX requirements.
Support and assist with statistical and historical data, e.g., validating, reconciling, and processing receiving reports, vendor invoices and other payment documents
Assist with the continuous improvement of the supply chain management systems and processes
Perform other duties as assigned.

What we look for

Required:

Two-year degree in an appropriate field of study (e.g., Purchasing/Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration, etc.)
2-3 years of related experience in purchasing for industrial or manufacturing environment
Proven experience at an intermediate level with Microsoft Excel
Aptitude and communications skills related to developing and maintaining effective working relationships
Excellent verbal and written communication
Able to form and maintain professional working relationships with both inside and outside vendors
Ability to travel as needed - 10%
Working in an office environment with a manufacturing setting that requires Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Preferred:

Meets requirements for entry into SCMP, APICS, and/or ISM accreditation, and enrollment in the program
Experience with SAGE 300 purchasing and/or other inventory control systems
Financial acumen and previous experience with sourcing and purchasing electrical and mechanical components

Take some time to learn about us and apply today! Help us drive customer wins and be a part of a team that believes that through teamwork, leadership, and collaboration - anything is possible.

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