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1040 Silent-Aire USA, Inc.
Senior Buyer
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What they do
A Purchasing Assistant assists buyers and staff in the purchasing or procurement department of a business or store. Assists with checking and completing purchase orders, communicates with vendors and suppliers, maintains records and provides data entry.
$46,013 / year median in Arizona
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team! As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience that is focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard - your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away! What we offer Competitive Pay Comprehensive Benefits Package including Retirement Savings Plan, Extended Health Care, Dental, and Vision Paid holidays, paid vacation days, and paid sick time Encouraging and collaborative team environment Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy What you will do Supporting our Data Center Solutions (DCS)/Silent-Aire group, you will be responsible for the tactical procurement of commodities, supplies, equipment, and services to be used by the organization. You will coordinate your efforts with supervisors in order to maintain the appropriate level of inventory and will utilize intermediate to advanced knowledge to purchase goods and services at the most favourable price for the Company, while simultaneously building and maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers. How you will do it Provide supply chain management support to assigned project engineering and all Silent-Aire departments. Independently conducting standard data capture, analyses and transactions, e.g., analyzing internal client requirements, reviewing purchase requisitions for goods to ensure compliance with purchasing procedures and user requirements, preparing routine bids and proposals, creating supporting spreadsheets, conducting more complex product and price comparisons, assisting in bid openings, obtaining quotes, etc. Assist with more complex investigations, documentation, and analyses under the direction of senior staff. Interact with vendors and departments regarding procurement procedures and status of orders, e.g., expediting shipping and deliveries, price changes and vendor back orders. Maintain and update vendor files and price lists for assigned commodity groups in accordance with established policies and procedures and audit guidelines/SOX requirements. Support and assist with statistical and historical data, e.g., validating, reconciling, and processing receiving reports, vendor invoices and other payment documents Assist with the continuous improvement of the supply chain management systems and processes Perform other duties as assigned. What we look for