Specialist - Commodity Management & Sourcing

Additional location
- Remote USA

Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day.

Join us and we can make a difference together.

Kidde

- Fenwal
, Inc. manufactures fire protection and ignition/temperature control products, currently, we are part of Carrier.

Since 1917,
Kidde Fire Systems has been a global leader in fire protection, protecting people, property, and processes from fire hazards.
Kidde Fire Systems provides fire suppression solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire. Our fire protection solutions include conventional & intelligent detection and control systems which complement a complete line of fire suppression systems.

Since 1966,
Fenwal Controls designs and manufactures industry-leading agency-approved critical control products. Fenwal serves OEMs in HVAC, commercial cooking, medical, RV, Industrial Equipment, Fire protection and many other markets. We are a global company offering products and technical support worldwide through a broad network of local representatives and distributors.

Kidde-Fenwal is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Specialist
- Commodity Management and Sourcing to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commodity management and strategic sourcing; with a focus on driving cost savings and optimizing suppliers’ relationships; negotiating and administering contracts; and analyzing price proposals to enhance price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply whilst utilizing established sourcing goals.

Although this role is remote for someone based in the USA, but preference will be given to candidates close to Ashland MA
.

We value our people and offer an extensive benefits package, with financial rewards including health insurance, a retirement savings plan, and also lifestyle support with flexible working and parental leave. Plus, we’ll support your growth with paid-for external training programs and courses.

• Lead aggressive cost-reduction projects and activities
• Negotiation with low-cost regions i.e., facilitation with Engineering, Quality, and Suppliers
• Manage cost reduction efforts from ideation to implementation
• Offer Operational Site Supply Chain support
• Set negotiation terms for the procurement of goods, services, and supplies
• Execute the Supply Chain strategies
• Establish sourcing goals and acceptable service levels
• Negotiate and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives
• Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data/information to determine reasonable prices
• Evaluate vendors' capability, quality, reliability, and price competitiveness
• Identify and research suppliers to ensure that the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply are met

• Associate’s degree
• 7 years plus experience in commodity management; strategic sourcing or negotiations
• 25% international and domestic travel

• Bachelor’s degree
• Project Management skills
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship building skills
• Eng communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with sourcing software
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Function independently/self-sufficient and take responsibility without supervision