Category Manager

1 day ago

Singapore Johnson Controls Full time

Who we are

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning is a Global Air Conditioning Manufacturer, established in October 2015 as a Joint Venture of Johnson Controls International plc and Hitachi Appliances, Inc. (now Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc.). Johnson Controls-Hitachi is seeking a Global Head of Public Relations to enhance the organization's positioning in media worldwide. Our 15,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions for residential and commercial buildings throughout the world. We exceed customer expectations with the most diverse range of HVAC products in the world – from ductless solutions to chillers to HVAC room air conditioning systems, fueled by our industry-leading technology and innovation.

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At Johnson Controls–Hitachi we are transforming our DNA to embrace a high performance, agile and innovative culture. In order to be the #1 Premium Japanese HVAC Technology Provider, we are focused on World Class Product Excellence, Digitally Transforming to be accessible to Customers online 24x7, Easy to do Business with for our Channel Partners & being a Premium Brand at every touchpoint in the Customer Journey. 

What you will do:

  • Lead functionally Indirect buyers to deliver results on key financial metrics – Yearly cost savings and trade working capital improvement, in Professional services scope including Logistics, Marketing, Finance, HR, Insurance, travel, and other related service, with spend of $105m

  • Support global 12 manufacturing sites and multiple sales entities to meet their business objectives by managing Professional service sourcing.

  • This role solid line reporting to: Indirect Category Director of JCH.

How you will do it:

  • Develop category strategy to manage suppliers of Professional service to support S&OP practice with competitive cost and agile responsiveness.

  • Provide leadership, guidance, and support to buyers to execute Category Strategies at sites.

  • Participates in JCI Global related Indirect Procurement Categories strategy definition and optimize usage of global agreements ensuring leverage from the Global agreements to all regions.

  • Strive towards achieving world class supplier performance by driving continuous improvement initiatives and active collaboration with strategic suppliers, supplier rationalization, value engineering, knowledge-based sourcing etc.

  • Create, manage and communicate RFX documents for Professional service requirements, leading the Global tender process through tender evaluation, post tender negotiation, Supplier Adds, contracting, purchase order and delivery.

  • Maintain a global supplier contact database for all Global Professional service Procurement.

What we look for:

  • Bachelor's Degree/ Diploma preferably in Supply Chain Management.  MBA would be preferred

  • Min. 7-8 years in Large Manufacturing or Multi-industry global organization

  • Min. 10 (5+) years of experience in a Strategic Sourcing role, supporting multiple Plants & Regions in the scope of Professional service.

  • Capability to interface with Senior Leadership across Regions both internally & externally

  • In depth understanding of purchasing tools and practice (E-auction, E-RFX, BI Tools etc.)_

  • Strong MS Office skills– focus on Excel proficiency. 

  • Strong costing & analytical skills

  • Working knowledge of SAP or other equivalent ERP systems

  • Travel 20% (Global and Domestic)

  • Ability to analyze and learn cost structure models in different regions.

  • Strong procurement fundamentals, such as: RFx process, cost modeling, contract negotiation, principles of category management, forecasting, negotiations, among others. 

  • Capability to synthesize large amounts of data, to effectively communicate with key stakeholders, including Procurement, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance, and HR leaders.

  • Location: Serangoon North Avenue 5

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary

  • Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • On the job/cross training opportunities

  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment

  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

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