Job Description

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 Manager, Procurement is responsible for overseeing processes, standards, and operational plans in support of Procurement goals. Takes action on changes identified in price trends and manufacturing processes to ensure successful a procurement process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages execution of processes, standards, and operational plans in support of Procurement goals, including RFPs, negotiations, cost accountability, and program execution.
• Manages New Product Introductions in partnership with BU and Corporate teams.
• Responsible for overall supplier performance to include Supplier on Time Delivery and Quality.
• Approves and qualifies suppliers to fulfill business needs.
• Takes action on the changes identified in price trends and manufacturing processes to ensure a successful procurement process.
• Controls spend and builds a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs.
• Responds to critical customer issues and problems.
• Monitors suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries to ensure resolution of problems such as shortages and missed or late deliveries.
• Authorizes purchase orders, negotiates prices and approves payments to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly.
• Reviews and executes Request for Proposals (RFPs) and bid packages
• Monitors and manages supplier invoicing issues and late payments.
• Responsible for the negotiation and execution of desired payment terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Conducts Strategic Sourcing activities to support secondary sourcing and new product development.
• Analyzes contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to help determine need for changes.
• Executes Long Term Agreements (LTAs) with suppliers.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Purchasing and / or Supply Chain Management
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Purchasing and / or Supply Chain Management
• Experience using supply chain management software and tools, including JDE, Oracle, SAP, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access)
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Highly organized, result driven and detail-oriented
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

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