Senior Category Manager

About This Role

Looking for an experienced Sr Category Leader professional who will lead assigned Category(s) to maximize value, reduce costs, and mitigate risks. They will develop long‑term Category strategies that align supplier capabilities with business goals.

Manages assigned Category(s) to maximize value, reduce costs, and mitigate risks. Leads execution of procurement tasks—including RFPs, negotiations, cost accountability, and program implementation. Works with cross‑functional teams to qualify and approve suppliers to fulfill business needs. Takes action on changes identified in price trends and manufacturing processes to ensure a successful category strategy and procurement process. Controls spend and builds a culture of long‑term savings on procurement costs.

Responds to critical supplier issues and problems. Builds and executes Request for Proposals (RFPs) in support of the overall Category strategy. Negotiates and executes desired payment terms and conditions with suppliers. Leads strategic sourcing activities to support secondary sourcing and new product development. Analyzes contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and determines the need for changes. Executes Long Term Agreements (LTAs) with suppliers.

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of experience in Category Management, Procurement, and/or Sourcing
• 5+ years of experience using supply chain management software and tools, including JDE, Oracle, or SAP
• 5+ years of experience preparing and reviewing contracts and negotiating terms

• Masters degree in Supply Chain Management or Business
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Category Management, Procurement, and/or Sourcing
• Highly organized, result driven and detail‑oriented
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Multi‑tasking and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks

The annual salary for this position is between $ and $. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is entitled to short‑term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Employees are eligible for benefits, including health care (medical, dental, vision), wellness incentives, retirement benefits, and time off and leave (paid vacation up to 15 days; paid sick up to 5 days; paid personal up to 5 days; paid holidays up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave;

purchased vacation), short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, tax‑advantaged accounts (Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account), and tuition assistance.

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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