Assoc Dir, Procurement- Mods & Upgrades

Role Responsibilities

The position will own end-to-end procurement for the Mods & Upgrades business across CSA — category strategy, sourcing, supplier performance, parts availability, product data and cost — and be accountable for cost and on-time delivery.

Stand up and lead the dedicated MAU procurement organization Category Manager, Category Specialists, with shared PDM and Should-Cost COE support.

Own category strategy and should-cost for 3rd‑party equipment and materials — pumps, cooling towers, fans, valves, controls/BMS, electrical and balance‑of‑plant.

Negotiate supplier alliances and rate cards; set make/buy and dual‑source strategy; govern the Approved Vendor List (AVL) and standardize 3rd‑party offerings.

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business
• 10+ years of progressive procurement / supply‑chain experience, including direct people leadership and building or scaling a team.
• 10+ years' experience with proven category management and strategic sourcing of engineered or 3rd‑party equipment (e.g., pumps, towers, valves, controls) and/or HVAC components.
• 10+ years' experience Track record of delivering measurable savings on $100M+ of category spend, with strong should‑cost and negotiation capability.
• 10+ years' experience with sourcing and managing subcontracted services or project‑based procurement.

• HVAC, aftermarket/services or capital-equipment background; exposure to the data‑center cooling segment.
• Familiarity with PFEP, Kraljic segmentation, supplier‑alliance programs, and M&A / synergy capture.
• MBA or equivalent;
  Lean / Six Sigma certification.