Global Category Sr. Manager - Copper & Aluminum Raw

The Sr. Manager – Copper & Aluminum Raw Procurement Leaderis responsible for developing and executing aglobal category strategy that optimizescost, availability, agility, and innovation. This role leads a team to delivercost optimization, supplier performance, and strategic alignment with Carrier’s long-term product and technology roadmap.

The leader will drive supplier relationship management,costed BOM development, andcross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, product management, and operations to ensure sourcing strategies enable business growth, risk mitigation, and sustainability goals.

1) Category Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement acomprehensive category strategy aligned with Carrier’s global supply chain, product, and manufacturing strategies.
• Optimizetotal cost of ownership (TCO) through cost modeling, value engineering, and sourcing innovation.
• Leadcosted BOM development and ensure alignment with product lifecycle and technology roadmaps.
• Drivedual sourcing, re-sourcing, and supplier qualification to ensure supply continuity and competitiveness.

2) Supplier Relationship & Performance Management

• Manage strategic relationships with key suppliers; negotiatelong-term agreementsfocusing on cost, quality, delivery, and ESG compliance.
• Ownvendor performance dataand report metrics (OTD, quality, cost savings) to leadership.
• Identify and mitigatesupply chain risks, including single-sourcing, geopolitical exposure, and capacity constraints.

3) Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Establish across-functional network with engineering, quality, product management, and operations to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Partner with NPI and engineering teams to ensureearly supplier involvement in new product development and design-to-cost initiatives.
• Collaborate with sustainability teams to ensureresponsible sourcing and ESG compliance.

4) Market Intelligence & Innovation

• Maintain expert knowledge ofglobal supply markets, cost drivers, and emerging technologies.
• Continuously monitor market trends, commodity indices, and competitive benchmarksto inform sourcing decisions.
• Identify and implementVA/VE opportunities and innovation initiatives with suppliers.

5) Leadership & Team Development

• Lead category, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Build organizational capability in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier development.
• Champion digital procurement toolsand analytics for data-driven decision-making.

• Cost Optimization:
  
  Annual cost savings, VA/VE initiatives, TCO improvements.
• Supplier Performance:
  
  OTD, quality metrics, risk mitigation effectiveness.
• Category Strategy Execution:
  
  Adoption of sourcing strategies across regions and factories.
• Innovation & ESG:
  
  Supplier-driven innovation and compliance with sustainability goals.
• Team Development:
  
  Capability growth and retention of category managers.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering;
  Master’s or MBA preferred.
• Experience:
  • 8+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain, with global category management experience.
  • Proven track record incost optimization, supplier negotiations, and risk management.
  • Experience in industrial, HVAC, or manufacturing sectorspreferred.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  • Proficiency in procurement systems(SAP, Ariba) and analytics tools.
  • Strong understanding ofcost modeling, commodity markets, and sourcing best practices.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to influence across functions and cultures in a matrixed organization.
• Language:
  
  English required; additional languages (German, French, Spanish) a plus.
• Travel:~15–20% globally.

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