Category Manager, Commodity Management IT Services & Telecommunications

Carrier is a leading provider of HVAC, refrigeration, fire, security, and building automation technologies. These high-technology products and services enable modern life by delivering efficiency, safety, and security across several platforms. Enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Category Manager IT and Telecom within Carrier’s supply chain organization. The category manager will be responsible for global spend in IT services and solutions including software, services, and telecommunications.

This position will develop and implement a sourcing strategy for IT and Telecom Services in support of Carrier’s long-term strategy, including improving efficiency, reducing risk, and increasing value.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES –

Provide strategic leadership and commodity oversight to maximize business value and results.
•    Operational and spend analysis, development and execution of annual sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, supplier performance management & operational support.
•    Negotiates or awards contracts within specified spending limits, and develops new qualified sources of supply.
•    Partners with internal clients and stakeholders to identify sourcing needs and improve sourcing strategy. Leading frequent meetings, project development, negotiation and execution are key deliverables.
•    Analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
•    Develops a strategic plan for a commodity or a strategic supplier.
•    Responsible for overall relationship with one or multiple strategic accounts across a given commodity.
•    Leads sourcing process from RFQ to contract signature.
•    Ensures supplier or commodity is performing to the designed requirements from delivery, quality and cost perspective.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS –

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of experience in category management and/or supply chain with IT Services and solutions including Software, Hardware, services and telecommunications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS –

• Experience leading and engaging cross-functional teams.
• A strong procurement background to include knowledge and expertise utilizing programs such as Ariba or other common sourcing platforms. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in lifecycle of contract management. 
• Proven ability to exercise independent business judgment to drive strategy and results.
• Proven ability to lead a global team to achieve results through leadership & influence.
• Previous category experience with demonstrated track record of success. 
• 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. 
• Strong communication skills and business acumen are highly desirable. 

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