Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.
About this Role
The Indirect Procurement Leader under Carrier Fire and Security and will develop and implement sourcing strategies for indirect procurement and optimization in support of Carrier’s long term strategy, including improving efficiency, reducing risk, and increasing value.
Key Responsibilities
Manage approximately $200 million in materials
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for indirect procurement activities and savings opportunities.
Operational and spend analysis, development and execution of annual sourcing strategies, vendor negotiations, performance management & operational support.
Develops longer-term strategies to address vendor issues and business process outsourcing opportunities.
Partner with digital team on automation solutions to manage indirect procurement.
Analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
Responsible for overall relationship and escalations for key vendor accounts.
Leads sourcing process from RFQ to contract signature.
Ensures supplier or vendor is performing to the designed requirements from delivery, quality and cost perspective.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years global supply chain management experience OR Master’s degree with 8+ years global supply chain management experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading a cross-functional global team to achieve results through leadership & influence
Proven ability to exercise business judgment to drive strategy and results
Ability to excel in a dynamic environment
Ability to lead analysis and resolution of complex problems where success requires the evaluation of both tangible and intangible variables
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Carrier is a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, pioneering sustainable innovations in climate technologies. Founded by Willis Carrier, the inventor of modern air conditioning, we have been shaping industries and enhancing lives for more than a century. With approximately 48,000 employees across 160 countries and more than 35 trusted brands, Carrier serves customers through four business segments: Climate Solutions Americas, Climate Solutions Europe, Climate Solutions Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa and Climate Solutions Transportation. Our solutions enable healthier, more efficient and more sustainable environments in homes and buildings, and help ensure the safe transportation of food, medicine and vaccines. Grounded in our purpose—we continue to lead through relentless innovation and a deep commitment to customer success, delivering cutting-edge solutions that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Carrier. For the World We Share.
