Senior Buyer

**Senior Buyer – Controls**  **Location:** Reynosa – In Office   Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Buyer to support our Controls. This role is responsible for managing strategic and day-to-day procurement activities associated with our Supply partners while ensuring material availability, supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and operational execution. **What will you do?** The successful candidate will serve as the primary procurement interface between the business and assigned suppliers, driving supplier performance and supporting business objectives across quality, delivery, inventory, and cost.   **Scope**  * Controls - Americas  * Direct Materials Procurement  * Supplier Strategy and Cost Optimization  * New Product Introductions (NPI)  * Supply Continuity, Risk Mitigation and Operational execution   * Commercial Execution and Procurement Operations  **How will you do it?** **Supply Continuity & Materials Management**  * Maintain uninterrupted supply of components and finished goods required to support customer demand.  * Proactively identify capacity, material, logistics, and market constraints.  * Develop mitigation plans for shortages, allocation situations, and end-of-life components.  * Support inventory optimization initiatives while balancing service and cost objectives.   **Procurement Execution**  * Lead RFQ execution and supplier quotation activities in support of new product introductions, supplier changes, and cost reduction initiatives.  * Negotiate commercial terms within delegated authority and coordinate with Category Management on strategic sourcing activities.  * Execute approved pricing actions and ensure timely implementation within ERP systems.  * Support sourcing board, supplier selection, and procurement compliance requirements.   **Supplier Performance Management**  * Monitor supplier performance across delivery, quality, responsiveness, inventory, and cost metrics.  * Drive corrective action plans and continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers.  * Participate in supplier business reviews and operational performance discussions.  * Support supplier development activities and implementation of Johnson Controls supplier standards.   **New Product Introduction (NPI)**  * Support procurement activities associated with product launches and engineering changes.  * Coordinate material readiness, supplier onboarding, and implementation timelines.  * Partner with Engineering, Planning, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure successful launches.   **Cross-Functional Leadership**  * Partner closely with Category Management, Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Supplier Quality teams.  * Support implementation of category strategies and approved commercial agreements.  **What are we looking for?** * Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field.  * 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or buyer experience in a manufacturing environment.  * Experience managing suppliers, contract manufacturers, or electronics manufacturing service (EMS) partners.  * Experience in electronics, security, intrusion, controls, or related industries.  * Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.  * Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).  * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.  * Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.  * Knowledge of direct material procurement and global supply chains.  * Experience leading supplier business reviews and performance improvement initiatives.  **What do we offer?**   * Comprehensive benefits package.  * Opportunities for professional growth and development.  * Supportive and inclusive work environment.  * Commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.  * Engagement in meaningful projects that make a difference.  Johnson Controls does not request pregnancy or HIV testing as a condition for hiring, continued employment, or promotion, in accordance with its commitment to labor equality and non-discrimination.