Materials Specialist

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.


For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward. We are looking for a Materials Specialist.

What will you do? 

Join us in the Procurement Execution Center as a Materials Analyst. In this role, you will be responsible for enabling our Category Managers and PBU Buyers with an effective execution of our Category Strategy, driving automation and performing meaningful analyses, while learning the commodity and preparing yourself for increased roles within our organization. Additionally, this role will support Market Dynamic analysis and research Market relevant insights for our stakeholders. 

This role is a great opportunity for your next step in your career advancement in Procurement. Suggested experience no more than 2 years in Procurement.

How will you do it?

•  Collect, mine information across a variety of JCI systems to effectively build and execute LT and MOQ market assessments, including standard cost, volumes, among others, using the direction provided by the PBU Buyer and the Category Manager.

• Configure and execute data collection events within JCI’s preferred tool, including initial supplier setup, monitoring the event, receiving and consolidating proposals. 

• Analyze data at a part number level to identify lead time reduction, correct categorization, standardization, or simplification opportunities. This will include troubleshooting data gaps and data integrity issues.

• Support Market Intelligence activities, Economics measurement, and putting together meaningful reports for different levels of stakeholders.  

• Build and maintain a Master Supplier Contact lists for all of GP Procurement. 

• Other procurement duties as assigned.  

What are we looking for?  

• 1 to 3 years of experience in Procurement. Experience with Direct Materials categories (Electronics, Electromechanics, Mechanical, Metals) is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.

• Strong MS Software skills required – advanced excel preferred (e.g. Arrays, INDEX/MATCH). 

• Relevant experience/knowledge in Data Analytics 

• Ability to drive continuous improvement, by identifying opportunities, streamlining processes and utilizing Lean/Quality tools to reduce waste and maximize throughput.

• Relevant experience/knowledge in Data Analytics 

• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to learn and understand the business and the assigned categories, to develop business judgment, which will allow the candidate to better execute and generate value for JCI.

• Data skills such as querying databases (SQL, HQL), automation (Power Automate) or analysis.

• APICS training or certification is a plus.

• Business/conversational English is a must due to the nature of the role.

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.