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

The supply chain function at Carrier is responsible for a global spend of $9.5B across 16 manufacturing sites globally. The function is focused on end to end supply chain management across designing, planning, sourcing, purchasing, materials management and logistics. Supply chain is focused on driving digitally enabled and data-led processes. Capabilities and impact to the business is measured through a balanced scorecard focused on innovation, agility, affordability and availability.

About this role

• Manages category spend for a specific region

• Responsible for building short and long-term Compressors category strategy to ensure operational efficiencies

• Establishes a cross-functional network and fosters collaboration with suppliers, wider supply chain organization, engineering, quality, and product management

• Owns the vendor performance data and reports metrics to leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategy which optimizes affordability, availability, agility, and innovation. Leverage understanding of similar industry, sourcing concepts, and lean tools to ensure parts delivered on time at best cost and quality.

• Manage external relationship with suppliers and assume responsibility for all internal activities and decisions associated with Electronics category and suppliers, including contract negotiation, new product development, approved vendor list, RFX, re-sourcing, dual qualification, pricing changes, quality, and capacity.

• Collaborate within the Global Category team and across Product Management and Engineering to align on long-term strategy, technology roadmap, and risk mitigation

• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree

· 5+ years’ experience in sourcing environment and familiarity with industrial operations

Preferred Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, finance, or business

· MBA or professional certifications (CPM, CPSM, CIRM, CPIM)

· Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

· Experience with strategic sourcing and lean tools

· Digital dexterity and ability to leverage data

· Strong knowledge of supply chain strategy (development and execution) and category specific experience

· Independently driven problem solver with appetite to address complex challenges in a fast-moving environment

· Proven track record of successful leadership, negotiation, and strategic communication

· Strong business acumen and experience collaborating across various levels within a diverse, global organization

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