Sr. Manager – Steel & Castings Procurement

Role: Sr. Manager – Steel & Castings Procurement

Location: Carrier Innovation Technologies GmbH, Luzern, Switzerland

Contract type: full time

At Carrier we make modern life possible by delivering innovative and sustainable ground-breaking systems and services that matter for people and our planet. We exceed the expectations of our customers by anticipating industry trends, working tirelessly to master and revolutionize them. This is why we come to work every day. And we do it The Carrier Way.

Join us and we can make a difference together.

We are committed to offering competitive benefits programs for all of our employees and enhancing our programs when necessary.

Among the many benefits, Carrier offers Exciting innovative environment, possibility for further development and international career opportunities, high-profile team, daily use of English and other foreign languages, language courses, Competitive remuneration and other benefits (meal vouchers, contribution to life or pension insurance, holidays etc.), Flexible working hours, possibility for home office, personal days off.

The Sr. Manager – Steel & Castings Procurement is responsible for developing and executing a global category strategy that optimizes cost, availability, agility, and innovation. This role leads a team to deliver cost 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, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, product management, and operations to ensure sourcing strategies enable business growth, risk mitigation, and sustainability goals.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive category strategy aligned with Carrier’s global supply chain, product, and manufacturing strategies.
• Optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) through cost modeling, value engineering, and sourcing innovation.
• Lead costed BOM development and ensure alignment with product lifecycle and technology roadmaps.
• Drive dual sourcing, re-sourcing, and supplier qualification to ensure supply continuity and competitiveness.
• Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
• Manage strategic relationships with key suppliers; negotiate long-term agreements focusing on cost, quality, delivery, and ESG compliance.
• Own vendor performance data and report metrics (OTD, quality, cost savings) to leadership.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-sourcing, geopolitical exposure, and capacity constraints.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Establish a cross-functional network with engineering, quality, product management, and operations to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Partner with NPI and engineering teams to ensure early supplier involvement in new product development and design-to-cost initiatives.
• Collaborate with sustainability teams to ensure responsible sourcing and ESG compliance.
• Market Intelligence & Innovation
• Maintain expert knowledge of global supply markets, cost drivers, and emerging technologies.
• Continuously monitor market trends, commodity indices, and competitive benchmarks to inform sourcing decisions.
• Identify and implement VA/VE opportunities and innovation initiatives with suppliers.
• 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 tools and 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…