Title: Junior Procurement Specialist Poznań, Warsaw, Poland GPO EMEA - Finance Job Description: As a Procurement Junior Specialist, you will support operational procurement processes, including shopping cart validation, purchase order administration, vendor master data maintenance, and vendor onboarding while ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulations. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both operational and analytical aspects of procurement, while building a strong foundation for future growth within an international, dynamic organization. Responsibilities - Review, validate, and process shopping carts, ensuring approvals and compliance with procurement guidelines. - Create, manage, and track purchase orders (POs) in the ERP system, resolving discrepancies and delays. - Act as the main point of contact for Business Owners regarding all procurement-related processes. - Maintain and update vendor master data, including onboarding and approvals. - Support Procurement and Accounts Payable in vendor invoicing, payment terms, and PO matching. - Perform periodic audits to ensure data quality and policy compliance. - Assist in reporting, spend analysis, and supplier performance tracking. - Support RFP (Request for Proposal), RFQ (Request for Quotation), and tender processes by preparing documentation and coordinating evaluations. - Identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities. - Prepare procurement reports, dashboards, and KPIs. - Ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulations. Requirements: - First experience in procurement, supply chain, finance, administration or related area. - Basic knowledge of ERP/procurement systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite ) is highly desirable. - Willingness to work in a hybrid mode. - Proficiency in the MS Office suite. - Business-level proficiency in English (minimum B2). - Eagerness to learn and develop a career in procurement. - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. - Strong communication and teamwork skills. - Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement. What we offer: - Full-time employment under a contract of employment - Benefits package with the possibility to customize your benefits through the MyBenefit system - Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both operational and analytical aspects of procurement - Friendly and supportive, cooperation-driven team environment - Opportunity to work in an international organization operating in a rapidly changing industry - Stable employment with opportunities for professional growth

Procurement Category Manager - Field At JCI, we are committed to becoming the global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Our mission is to redefine building performance to better serve people, places, and the planet. We invite you to join our winning team and build your best future with us! Our diverse teams have the opportunity to support a wide range of industries worldwide, and we are dedicated to your professional development through impactful projects and continuous learning. Enjoy our supportive work environment focused on enhancing your physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. What We Offer: - Competitive salary - Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care starting day one! - Developmental opportunities - Encouraging and collaborative team environment - Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy - While Milwaukee is a preferred location, this role can be remote in the United States What You Will Do: - Support supplier contract negotiation, supplier selection, and contract lifecycle management. - Understand the needs of the business and align necessary actions with the Category Management team. - Manage around $100M across all JCI field branches in the US and Canada. - Create and implement strategies to exceed profit plan goals related to cost savings, trade working capital, quality, supplier rationalization, supply continuity, risk management, and other agreed objectives. - Collaborate with branch locations to identify and introduce innovative products and services to expand field offerings. - Ensure compliance with all internal procurement and business operating procedures. - Cultivate and promote diverse supplier relationships, working with regional teams to deliver diverse sourcing opportunities. - Responsible for overall continuity of supply and active risk mitigation including follow-up and expedite of specific orders and parts. - Optimize supply base composition. What We Look For: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field. - 6+ years of Procurement experience. - Category Management experience with proven results. - Ability to influence without direct authority. - Capability to interface with senior leadership. - Self-starter with the drive to make an impact, work at pace, and make data-led decisions. - Developed understanding of Procurement tools and best practices. - Willingness to travel up to 10%. Preferred: - Procurement experience within Security and Fire products. - Experience in cost analysis and strong financial knowledge, as you will need to understand how Procurement contributes to the wider financial picture. HIRING SALARY RANGE: $89,000-$134,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us. Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law . If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here. Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

• Lead end-to-end procurement projects, including sourcing initiatives, contract renewals, supplier consolidation, and process improvement programs. • Ensure procurement activities align with organizational goals, budget parameters, and compliance requirements. • Audit procurement workflows and proactively identify and manage inefficiencies, risks, dependencies, bottlenecks and blockers; propose and develop solutions alongside business partners. • Own and manage end-to-end sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs across a range of spend categories, ensuring competitive and compliant processes. • Develop and maintain category plans that reflect business priorities, risk appetite, and value creation opportunities. • Lead supplier evaluation and selection processes, including the development of scoring frameworks, business case preparation, and recommendation presentations to senior stakeholders. • Support and coordinate contract negotiations ensuring favorable commercial terms and risk mitigation. • Communicate sourcing strategies, project status, and outcomes clearly and confidently to stakeholders at all levels. • Support the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of procurement policies, procedures, frameworks and tooling. • Contribute to the buildout of sourcing templates, playbooks, and best practice documentation to drive consistently and scalability across the function.

As the Operational Excellence & Consulting Principal, you will work alongside cross-functional teams to significantly improve business models and end-to-end processes that start and end with the customer. During an engagement, you will successfully lead activities that diagnose issues, design solutions, help the business implement the solutions and support measuring the business outcomes. In addition to leading a variety of reengineering activities, you will also act as a change agent to ensure solutions are implemented and expected business results are achieved. This individual must have strong leadership, problem solving and communication skills. Primary responsibilities include: Continuous Improvement & Process Reengineering Execution - Successfully lead teams through all phases of complex, cross functional improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Reengineering or similar business transformation methodologies. - Lead high impact diagnostic engagements to evaluate current-state processes, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities. - Champion a structured approach to problem solving, root cause analysis, and process redesign. - Establish, monitor, and report measurable KPIs, ensuring improvement initiatives deliver sustainable outcomes. Strategic Leadership & Executive Partnership - Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, assessing business challenges and identifying opportunities for operational excellence. - Demonstrate the ability to develop, scope and oversee complex engagements that deliver meaningful results and realized business value. - Present findings, recommendations, and business cases to executive stakeholders with clarity and influence. Program Management & Governance - Oversee project pipelines, prioritization processes, and execution governance to align with enterprise strategy. - Identify and mitigate risks, remove barriers, and ensure initiatives remain on time, on budget, and on scope. - Develop and deliver executive ready reporting, insights, and updates Operational Excellence Framework Development - Advance the organization’s maturity in continuous improvement by developing standards, toolkits, and best practices. - Drive adoption of operational excellence principles across business units through coaching, training, and structured change management. - Stay abreast of the latest trends and best practices within the operational excellence practice and across other companies and industries Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials - Required Qualifications - Education: A BS/BA is required (science/engineering preferred); A Master’s degree or equivalent experience is required in operations or process reengineering. - Experience: You have 7-10 years of experience in operational improvement, financial services, banking and/or consulting with a record of accomplishment of leading cross-business, cross-function initiatives that resulted in significant value-add. - Preferred Qualifications - Process Transformation: You demonstrate a breadth and depth of knowledge in operational improvement frameworks, methodologies, and toolkits; experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Hammer Process Reengineering, Change Management and Organizational Design. - Strategic Thinking: You can link strategy to execution and have experience in taking risks and learning from failures. - Leadership: You are a self-starter and can challenge the status quo, take risks, envision the future, enable, empower, and motivate others. - Problem Solving: You are comfortable with ambiguity and can understand complex problems; can identify, analyze, synthesize, and resolve critical business issues; can offer creative insights that result in practical solutions and significant value-add. - Communication You are a strong communicator and comfortable speaking with and presenting to senior leadership using a variety of tools, strategies, and media that foster transparency, collaboration and most importantly, trust. - Change Management: You can independently influence others using a variety of tactics. You can develop and maintain relationships that are comfortable facing adversity and addressing conflict. You can empower others to turn ideas into business results by utilizing standard programs and project management tools. - Facilitation: You are an expert who is able to lead process improvement sessions that document current and future state processes and identify issues and pain points. Hours & Work Schedule - Hours per Week: 40 hours - Work Schedule: Hybrid model (4 days in office/1 day remote) The salary range for this position is $140,000- $160,000 per year, plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the work location, and relevant skills and experience. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits . #LI-Citizens2 About Us Equal Employment Opportunity Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. 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