Senior Buyer

5 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Hays Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Global company with career progression opportunities
  • Staff benefits | Excellent culture
  • On-site | Brunswick

Global leader Johnson Controls is looking for a Senior Buyer to join their global team, here in Melbourne.

Your new company

Johnson Controls is the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings. At Johnson Controls, we've been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. They offer the world's largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software and services. Gordon Brothers Industries is the largest Industrial Refrigeration Company in Australia. They provide complete industrial refrigeration solutions, including design, construction and comprehensive servicing for a wide range of sectors including mining, chemical, food and beverage.

Your new role

Your role - Senior Buyer would be for Johnson Control's diverse portfolio and, in particular, for industrial refrigeration.

  • You will act as an SME in procurement and coach junior buyers.
  • Issue and manage the RFQ process in line with JCI, and its customer requirements, and identify and recommend the best source consistent with cost, quality and delivery requirements.
  • Negotiate and manage long-term pricing agreements on critical Security System, HVAC, Refrigeration and BMS subcontractor works
  • Set operational objectives and deliver results that have a direct to significant impact on achievement of results within the job area or within the context of a wider operational area.
  • Act as a liaison between suppliers and departments to resolve procurement-related issues.
  • Review and evaluate RFQ responses for compliance with JCI requirements.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful, you will come with a minimum of 3-5 years of in-depth end-to-end procurement experience.

You will bring a well-developed understanding of buying, sourcing, negotiation and supplier management as well as proven experience and ability to work in a multinational environment.

Working within a Technology, Construction or FM environment would be beneficial.

What you'll get in return

With this permanent opportunity, you'll receive the chance to work with a market-leading and global company.

With an excellent salary package and global career progression opportunities, you will be a part of a company merged with a great culture and benefits.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Natasha Denby on

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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