About the role
the senior category manager will lead carrier’s centralized $200m+ shell & tube heat exchanger and technical copper tube category, playing a critical role within the csa supply chain organization. Reporting to the associate director for copper & aluminum sourcing, this leader will drive sourcing strategy and supplier management across carrier’s north america manufacturing footprint.
this position is responsible for delivering sustained competitive advantage through cost optimization, supplier performance, innovation, and supply chain resilience. The role requires close collaboration with engineering, product management, operations, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment between sourcing strategy and business objectives. The successful candidate will play a key role in transforming carrier’s supply chain capabilities while generating measurable value across the organization.
key responsibilities:
1. as asenior category manager, you’ll be responsible for:
2. managing aglobal category spend of approximately $200m, ensuring competitive sourcing strategies and supply continuity.
3. developing and executing thecategory strategy for shell & tube heat exchangers and technical copper tubes, balancing cost, availability, supplier innovation, and operational flexibility.
4. leadingcross-functional collaborationwith engineering, operations, product management, quality, and supply chain teams to support new product development and operational goals.
5. drivingsupplier performance management, including vendor scorecards, performance metrics, and reporting to leadership.
6. leading strategic sourcing initiatives includingcontract negotiations, supplier qualification, resourcing initiatives, dual sourcing strategies, pricing management, and capacity planning.
7. supporting the development of thecommodity management organization, collaborating with regional teams and the center of excellence to drive global sourcing performance.
requirements
we are looking for people who are strategic thinkers, strong negotiators, and collaborative leaders who thrive in complex global manufacturing environments. If this is you, get in touch.
as a minimum you must have:
8. bachelor’s degree.
9. 7+ years of experience instrategic sourcing, category management, or procurement within a global industrial manufacturing environment.
10. proven experience managingsupplier relationships, sourcing strategies, and commercial negotiations.
11. ability to work effectively incross-functional and global environments, influencing stakeholders across multiple business units.
12. availability to travelapproximately 30%, including occasional international travel.
13. although not necessary, it would be nice if you have:
14. mba or professional certifications such ascpm, cpsm, cirm, or cpim.
15. strongnegotiation capabilities and strategic sourcing expertise.
16. experience withlean tools, sourcing methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
17. strong analytical skills and digital proficiency to leverage data in decision-making.
18. demonstrated success inleading complex sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and communicating with executive stakeholders.
benefits
we are committed to offering competitive benefits programs for all of our employees, and enhancing our programs when necessary.
19. have peace of mind and body with our health insurance
20. drive forward your career through professional development opportunities
our commitment to you
our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a great place to work that attracts, develops and retains the best talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork and ultimately drives innovation for the benefit of our customers. We strive to create an environment where you feel that you belong, with diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation. We develop and deploy best-in-class programs and practices, providing enriching career opportunities, listening to employee feedback and always challenging ourselves to do better. This is the carrier way.