Indirect Procurement Director Europe

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Carrier Global Corporation, ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen für intelligente Klima- und Energielösungen, engagiert sich für Innovationen, die Komfort, Sicherheit und Nachhaltigkeit in den Alltag bringen. Durch modernste Entwicklungen in Bereichen wie Temperaturregelung, Luftqualität und Transport verbessern wir das Leben der Menschen, unterstützen kritische Branchen und gewährleisten den sicheren Transport von Lebensmitteln, lebensrettenden Medikamenten und mehr. Seit der Erfindung der modernen Klimaanlage im Jahr 1902 verfolgen wir ein klares Ziel: das Leben der Menschen und unsere gemeinsame Welt zu verbessern.

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Carrier is the leading worldwide provider of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security, and cold chain solutions. We invented the modern air conditioning, and our team of pioneers and innovators have a long trajectory of developing new technologies.

We offer an evolving range of industry-leading services and solutions aimed to create healthier homes, buildings, and shipping environments to reduce environmental impact. We recognize diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation and continue to lead because we have an exceptional workforce that puts the client at the centre of everything.

We’re looking for a senior Europe Indirect Procurement Director to lead end‑to‑end indirect procurement across the region, overseeing approximately $400M in annual spend. This is a high‑impact leadership role at the intersection of strategy, value creation, and business partnership, with strong visibility at both European and global levels.

You will shape regional procurement strategy, translate global category direction into local execution, and act as a trusted advisor to senior European stakeholders—balancing cost, risk, speed, and service quality across a complex, multi‑country environment.

• Lead Europe Indirect Procurement Strategy aligned with global objectives, policies, and governance
• Provide people focused and sensible leadership and development to a dedicated team ca. 30 indirect procurement experts across Europe
• Own major indirect categories including IT & Telecom, Professional Services, Marketing, Facilities & FM, HR Services, Travel & Fleet
• Deliver measurable value through savings, cost avoidance, demand management, and productivity improvements
• Partner closely with senior leaders across IT, HR, Finance, Legal, Marketing, and Operations
• Manage strategic suppliers and third‑party risk (GDPR, resiliency, financial stability)
• Drive digital adoption of Source‑to‑Pay tools, analytics, and standardized processes
• Embed ESG and responsible sourcing into regional procurement decisions

• Extensive experience in procurement or sourcing, with €/$250M–$500M+ indirect spend responsibility
• Significant leadership experience in comparable role
• Proven experience in European, multi‑country procurement within a global matrix organization
• Strong commercial, financial, and negotiation expertise
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority
• Solid understanding of European regulatory and compliance requirements
• Fluent English required; additional European languages (French, German) a plus
• Specific experience in comparable industry or categories an advantage

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
• CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent certification desirable

We offer a variety of flexible working arrangements and development opportunities for you to grow …