Commodity & Sourcing Manager

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CAFLO: Carrier-Home Florida Remote Location, Remote City, FL, 33412 USA

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier. 

About This Role:

The role involves developing a strategic plan for a specific commodity group, managing relationships with key suppliers, and coordinating with engineering and product management on technology roadmaps. Responsibilities include negotiating prices, assessing supplier capabilities, and selecting suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and minimal inventory. The role also ensures compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company standards. The ideal candidate will be located near Palm Beach Gardens, Charlotte, Atlanta, Syracuse, or Indianapolis. Remote will also be considered for the right candidate.

Job Description: 

• Develops, presents, and executes a global supply chain strategy for a specific category / commodity in alignment with future technology roadmaps and regulatory drivers

• Leads negotiation on long-term contracts that secure best-in-class cost, quality, and delivery

• Leads cross-functional teams to collaborate on short and long-term strategies that drive agility, resiliency, affordability, and innovation

• Manages external relationships with suppliers and assumes responsibility for all internal activities and decisions associated with the category and suppliers, including contract negotiations, new product development, approved vendor list, RFQ, re-sourcing, dual qualification, pricing changes, quality, and capacity.

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

• Evaluates and selects suppliers based on capability, quality, reliability, and price competitiveness

• Owns the overall category and supplier performance data and reports metrics to leadership

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 7+ years experience in strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, or strategic operations OR Master’s degree with 5+ years of  experience in strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, or strategic operations

• Ability to travel as needed both domestic and international up to 15%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in supply chain or engineering

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

• Strong negotiation skills

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, and superior follow-up and follow-through skills

• Team player with ability to influence stakeholders

• Thrives in a highly matrixed organization

• Procurement project leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

• Technical acumen / understanding of commodity management and ability to quickly learn products and industry

• Experience in managing categories or projects related to refrigerants, chemicals, or gases

 

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Pay Range:

$90,263 - $157,959 Annually

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration