Role Description Working under the framework of Johnson Controls Continuous Improvement, you will drive continuous improvement capability across the procurement organization, applying lean methodologies to: - Assess current state performance - Identify gaps - Visualize and establish a plan to optimize supplier performance - Monitor progress and share/acquire best-in-class ideas and systems Defines, designs, and implements process improvement as part of the Johnson Controls Business System (JCBS); ensures integration and alignment vertically and horizontally across the organization, bridging procurement and cross-functional workflows. How you will do it: - Use our Business System to drive process and results in the Procurement / Sourcing organization. - Help improve supplier LTs, MOQs to drive velocity in our supply chain and improve DIOH using material pull methods. - Enable growth in our Data Center Business by setting processes for upfront engagement of Procurement in NPI process. - Resolve organizational role around materials management in the factory – working with leadership to drive simplification, accountability, and eliminate shortages. - Identify gaps in business metrics and work with all levels to establish and execute a strategy for improving them. - Assess the current state of Procurement Operations; define end-to-end value stream mapping across source-to-pay. - Develop Future State vision and drive and monitor the implementation plan; streamline sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and legal processes into a unified Source-to-Contract model. - Define and execute strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships (TCO-driven). - Drive pull-based supply and improved demand alignment (in partnership with Materials team). - Ensure processes embed compliance, trade compliance, and governance directly into workflows and systems, in partnership with Legal. - Facilitate supplier–JCI Kaizen events to improve quality, delivery, and communication. - Prepare detailed plans, drive project performance, and assure timely completion and achievement of transformational and continuous improvement projects. - Collaborate with leadership to develop a procurement CI Roadmap, driving breakthrough or Best-in-class performance. - Assist Process Owners in identifying barriers to project success and help drive changes when needed. - Define and document standard work for all core procurement processes globally. - Identify and bring forward to Champion new project opportunities. - Be accountable to deliver the plant annual goals. - Adhere to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics standards. - Perform all other tasks as assigned. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Quality, Engineering, or a related field. - Minimum 10+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Strategic Sourcing, Lean Manufacturing, or Supply Chain Management; focus on vendor negotiations and supplier development. - Significant experience leading business transformation projects with a track record of delivering tangible, recognized business & customer results. - Deep expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and Toyota Production System (TPS) methodologies. - Proven success in leading large-scale Lean transformations across multi-site operations. - Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L and capital projects. - Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills. Requirements - Visionary and strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence. - Influential leader who inspires trust, drives accountability, and builds high-performing teams. - Resilient and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset and a bias for action. - Remote role with Travel Requirements: 50%+ Benefits - SALARY RANGE: $155,000 - $235,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) - This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. - This position includes a competitive benefits package.