Purchasing Expeditor

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

The Purchasing Expeditor works closely with buyers and internal partners to monitor open orders, follow up with suppliers, and help protect production schedules from shortages. This role supports day-to-day purchasing activities and helps ensure that the right goods and services are delivered on time and in line with established requirements.

What you will do

• Assist more senior buyers with purchasing goods, materials, suppliers, and services in line with quality, availability, and price requirements.
• Place orders and follow up on open purchase orders to help ensure timely delivery.
• Work with suppliers to expedite orders and resolve issues related to delivery, quality, or invoicing.
• Track at-risk items and support shortage prevention using weekly shortage reports and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate with planning, logistics, quality, and engineering teams to support supply continuity and resolve priority issues.
• Support the process from purchase requisition to purchase order and help monitor purchasing results against goals.
• Review supplier status and delivery performance, including on-time delivery levels and recovery actions when needed.
• Help maintain accurate purchasing information and support inventory-related follow-up as required.

How you will do it

• You will stay close to the work by tracking open orders, supplier commitments, and shortage risks with urgency and accuracy.
• You will communicate clearly and follow through quickly so suppliers and internal teams know what is needed and when it is needed.
• You will work across planning, logistics, quality, and engineering to remove obstacles and keep materials flowing to production.
• You will use facts and data to solve problems, including order status, delivery performance, and shortage reporting.
• You will look for ways to improve lead times and prevent disruptions through consistent follow-up and practical problem-solving.

What are we looking for?

• University degree with a minimum of 1 year of suggested experience, or a 2-year degree with 6 years of suggested experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting purchasing, expediting, or inventory control activities in a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Familiarity with purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and shortage follow-up processes.
• Experience reviewing supplier delivery performance or supporting recovery plans.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP-based purchasing processes.

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.