Materials Buyer

Job Description

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. 

What will you do?

• Plan, schedule, and monitor the movement of materials throughout the production cycle.
• Develop and implement material plans to help ensure timely availability of materials and minimize downtime.
• Prepare and manage the demand production schedule for a facility with multiple product lines and/or customers.
• Collaborate with purchasing, production, engineering, and other internal partners on new product releases and long-term customer needs.
• Track material flow, support inventory control efforts, and help address shortages or schedule changes as needed.
• Oversee materials coordinators and/or analysts and support day-to-day material management processes.

How You Will Do It

• Stay close to the production plan by aligning material schedules with current demand and changing priorities.
• Use clear data and timely updates to keep the demand production schedule accurate and actionable.
• Work as one team with purchasing, production, and engineering to remove obstacles before they affect output.
• Own follow-through and documentation so handoffs, planning records, and status updates remain reliable.
• Improve every day by looking for practical ways to strengthen material flow, scheduling accuracy, and response time.

What are we looking for? 

• University degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in materials planning or purchasing.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in materials management and scheduling software.

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.