Sr. Manager, Procurement

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.

Leads a team of experienced Procurement professionals or team leaders, overseeing RFPs, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, and/or program execution. Develops programs for effective vendor selection and management to minimize the organization’s purchasing costs without compromising quality or reliability of supply. Directs resolution of client issues or problems.

• Develops processes, standards, and operational plans in support of Procurement strategy, including RFPs, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, and / or program execution.
• Designs programs for effective vendor selection and management with a view to minimize purchasing costs without compromising quality or reliability of supply.
• Monitors changes in price trends and manufacturing processes to ensure successful procurement process.
• Partners with clients, and leverage systems/tools to ensure vendors are performing or exceeding expectations
• Proactively directs resolution of client issues or problems.
• Approves and qualifies vendors to fulfill account needs.
• Establishes and directs request for proposal (RFP) and bid package process.
• Coaches and mentors team members; partners with employees to develop and execute Performance Development Plans, attainment of professional goals and access to appropriate formal and informal learning experiences.
• Represents supply chain in cross functional activities including new product introduction, cost reduction, quality and/or manufacturing improvements.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years’ experience in sourcing/supply chain/operational leadership.
• 3+ years of experience leading a purchasing team
• 3+ years of experience purchasing, material management and/or supply chain.

• Experience leading a team
• Degree in purchasing, supply chain, engineering, materials management preferred
• Exceptional communication skills (both oral and written) and presentation skills.
• Effective negotiating skills at mid-management level.
• Problem Solving, quantitative skills and decision making talent.
• Must be able to work across all functions and levels of an organization.
• Proven project management skills and demonstrable process implementation ability.
• Experience with ERP's and Microsoft 365 suite
• Ability and desire to lead a team and be hands‑on with day‑to‑day work
• Six Sigma certification(s) or training is a plus