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Senior BuyerJohnson Controls • Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

Johnson Controls • Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Buyer

What you will do

The Senior Buyer will report to the JCI/Security Products Operations Director and is responsible for supporting day-to-day operational purchasing needs in collaboration with 3rd-party manufacturing partners. This role includes overseeing purchasing requirements for our R&D facility in Belfast and select partner R&D locations in North America as well as facilitating inbound and outbound shipments.

How you will do it

  • Processing purchase orders using Sage and Ariba.
  • Managing orders on supplier online portals.
  • Handling internal order processing from the Distribution Centre and obtaining pricing using SAP.
  • Receipt and validation of purchase orders/material requisitions.
  • Oversight and reporting of Material Request processes on SharePoint.
  • Resolving invoice queries on platforms such as Ariba and Basware.
  • Facilitating out-of-cycle payments when needed.
  • Collaborating with vendors and the Accounts Payable team to address payment issues.
  • Ensuring vendors are enabled on Ariba and assisting with invoice uploads.
  • Setting up new vendors and maintaining vendor information in Sage and Ariba.
  • Coordinating global shipments and adhering to trade compliance standards.
  • Assisting with customs clearance and maintaining shipment documentation.
  • Conducting monthly audits for customs clearance compliance.
  • Managing spend requests through 3rd-party manufacturing partners.
  • Processing goods inward and distributing goods within the Belfast R&D facility.

What we look for

  • Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain or a related field.
  • Masters degree or certifications such as Six Sigma PMP or Lean preferred.
  • 4 years in a demanding purchasing role with hands-on procurement or buying experience.
  • Experience in ERP systems and process optimization.
  • Background in purchasing within the Electro/Mechanical industry.
  • Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of profit margins market trends and financial accounting.
  • Negotiation & Influencing: Ability to secure favourable terms manage contract disputes and build long-term vendor relationships.
  • Systems Proficiency: Advanced IT literacy particularly in Microsoft Excel and experience with supply chain or ERP software (e.g. SAGE SAP Ariba).
  • Communication Skills: Excellent analytical and communication abilities ensuring clear and effective interaction with teams and vendors.

This position not only demands expertise in procurement practices but also a proactive approach to improving processes and fostering collaboration across diverse teams and organizational levels aligning with JCIs principles of accountability continuous improvement and teamwork.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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