Purchasing Coordinator

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.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Purchasing Coordinator to support supplier identification, evaluation, and selection activities across procurement operations. In this role, you will help ensure the organization works with suppliers that meet performance expectations, while supporting sourcing follow-up, supplier communication, and procurement process discipline. The role also serves as a subject matter resource within the procurement area and may support or coach junior buyers when needed.

What you will do

• Identify, research, evaluate, and select suppliers against standards for price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply.
• Support RFQ and tender activities, including quote comparison, analysis, and follow-up with suppliers.
• Help manage supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance against agreed requirements.
• Contribute to procurement decisions by providing analysis, recommendations, and status updates to internal stakeholders.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of sourcing documentation, supplier records, and procurement reports.
• Coordinate with internal teams to align purchasing activities with technical, commercial, and delivery needs.
• Assist with contract- and subcontract-related follow-up, including issue resolution with relevant stakeholders when required.
• Act as a procurement SME and support junior buyers through guidance, process knowledge, and practical coaching as needed.

How you will do it

• You own supplier follow-up and decision support with accountability, integrity, and attention to process discipline.
• You stay close to the work, understand what internal customers need, and remove obstacles quickly and constructively.
• You look for practical ways to simplify procurement steps, solve issues early, and improve performance every day.
• You work across procurement, operations, finance, engineering, and other teams to reach the best outcome as one team.
• You communicate clearly, share candid updates, and keep stakeholders informed so decisions can move forward.

What are we looking for?

• University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supplier management.
• Experience identifying, researching, evaluating, and selecting suppliers.
• Strong understanding of supplier selection criteria, including price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply.
• Experience with RFQ or tender processes, supplier follow-up, and procurement documentation.
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to operate as a subject matter resource within a procurement environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience in technical procurement, subcontracting, or industrial supply environments.
• Experience supporting or coaching junior buyers.
• Experience with supplier performance tracking or procurement reporting.

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.