Head of Category Management & Strategic Sourcing; m​/f​/d

Stellenbezeichnung: Head of Category Management & Strategic Sourcing (m/f/d)
Location: Frankfurt

** Role:
** Head of Category Management and Strategic Sourcing (m/f/d)
** Locations:
**** About the role
** We are currently searching for a Category Management Lead for Carrier Climate Solutions Europe who will be responsible for leading strategic sourcing in this region, managing over ~$1.5bn yearly spending, while leading a team of 20 category managers across Europe and reporting to the Head of Procurement. We therefore seek an individual with strong influential leadership skills, the ability to thrive and remain resilient in dynamic environments and execute their tasks with high precision focus.

This role can be filled in various of our locations across Europe.
** Responsibilities:
** Drive end‑to‑end supplier management and development while securing contractual requirements and run continuous, data‑driven negotiations to achieve above‑market conditions. Additionally leading technical and commercial cost optimization through innovation and monitoring global procurement markets, trends, and indices

Integrate ESG requirements into sourcing decisions and drive supplier sustainability improvements
** Requirements:
** 15+ years leadership experience in comparable roles Strong communication skills and ability to lead by influence, as well as change‑management & transformation leadership skills

Experience in executive stakeholder management Ability to navigate in a complexity driven environment with an entrepreneurial mindset, strategic thinking, and financial acumen
** Benefits:
** We are committed to offering competitive benefits programs for all our employees and enhancing our programs when necessary. Please be aware that benefits may vary depending on your location of residency.

Have peace of mind and body with our health insurance An influential leadership role where your work drives organisational impact and is critical to business success
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