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**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.

**#CareerwithAir**

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**:

- Responsible for JCH SEA indirect sourcing including logistics etc.
- Responsible for the management of indirect supplier portfolio, indirect vendor assessment including performance & qualification
- Responsible for indirect contract lifecycle management including the negotiation for term & condition

**How you will do it**:

- Responsible for effectively performing Indirect Procurement in SEA for all JCH Business Units.
- Use and participate with centralized JCI global document storage systems
- Keep management chain informed of developing situations and project status on a regular, professional basis.
- Calculate and track saving results as measured by the corporation and identify situations where costs have been avoided due to direct intervention.
- Responsible to execute Purchasing functions in compliance with global and regional policies, including preparation and reviewing of legal agreements.
- Build working practices with local procurement organizations to establish proper methods and control over the issuing of Indirect Procurement Purchase Orders for each Business Unit.
- Conduct vendor management including vendor profile management, vendor qualification assessment and vendor performance assessment with the cooperation from Manufacturing & Sales.
- Contract Life Management including contract negotiation and contract due date management and contract renewal management.
- Collect monthly and yearly Indirect spending report and analysis the report to get oversight of indirect vendor portfolio.

**What we look for**:

- Bachelor’s level degree in business or a related field.
- M inimum of 3 years of related Indirect Procurement work experience, with strong demonstrated experience in purchasing freight, warehouse etc.
- Must have experience working in indirect projects, preferably as a Project Manager.
- Must have experience working in major Corporations with international/global operations.
- Broad experience in developing supplier relationships to better serve the company.
- Must have extensive exposure to Global Indirect sourcing activities, with deep knowledge of the global market.
- Agile and capable negotiator.
- Proven quality focus in providing internal customer solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment and to evolve efficiently to complete.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the director of indirect procurement.

**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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