Buyer, Growth Projects
- Nisku, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3+ years of experience in purchasing, materials planning, scheduling, production planning, or supply chain operations.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Buyer, Growth Projects
What you will do
As a Buyer, Growth Projects, you will support new product launches, capacity expansions, and strategic growth initiatives by ensuring materials, components, equipment, and services are available to meet project timelines. You will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Production Planning, Strategic Sourcing, and suppliers to coordinate material requirements and support successful project execution through production launch.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing purchase orders, monitoring supplier commitments, coordinating delivery schedules, mitigating material availability risks, and ensuring launch materials are delivered on time to support key business objectives.
How you will do it
- Support new product introductions, product transfers, and strategic growth projects by coordinating material requirements and supplier schedules.
- Create and manage purchase orders for materials, components, tooling, equipment, and services.
- Ensure purchase orders are issued, acknowledged, and scheduled to meet project milestones and production requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance and proactively address delivery, lead-time, and material availability concerns.
- Expedite critical materials to support project timelines and launch readiness.
- Partner with Engineering, Planning, Operations, and Strategic Sourcing teams to coordinate material plans and supply requirements.
- Identify and escalate material shortages or supply risks that may impact project execution.
- Maintain accurate material planning and order status information within ERP systems.
- Support production ramp-up activities and supplier readiness efforts.
- Facilitate the transition of mature programs into steady-state planning and buying processes.
What we look for
Required
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in purchasing, materials planning, scheduling, production planning, or supply chain operations.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing supplier delivery commitments and material schedules.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Preferred
- Experience supporting product launches, capital projects, or business growth initiatives.
- Knowledge of material planning, inventory management, and production scheduling.
- Experience working within a cross-functional project environment.
Preferred Competencies
- Materials planning and scheduling
- Supplier coordination and relationship management
- Inventory and material flow management
- Project coordination
- Risk identification and problem resolution
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency
Build your best future with us. Join a team dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and delivering solutions that create smarter, healthier, and more sustainable environments.
Johnson Controls is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $88,000-119,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
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More about this job
Responsibilities
The Buyer will coordinate material requirements and supplier schedules to support new product launches and strategic growth projects. They are responsible for managing purchase orders, monitoring supplier performance, and mitigating material availability risks to ensure project timelines are met.
Requirements
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or diploma in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience in purchasing or materials planning. Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and experience within a manufacturing environment are required.
Skills
- Purchasing
- Materials planning
- Production planning
- Supply chain operations
- Supplier management
- ERP systems
- MRP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Inventory management
- Project coordination
- Risk mitigation
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Scheduling
- Manufacturing
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
Keywords
- Purchasing
- Growth Projects
- Supply Chain Management
- Materials Planning
- Production Planning
- Manufacturing
- ERP
- MRP
- Purchase Orders
- Supplier Performance
- Lead-time
- Inventory Management
- Product Launch
- Capital Projects
- Cross-functional
- Microsoft Excel
- Logistics
- Procurement
- Strategic Sourcing
- Project Execution