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Global Category Assoc. Director - Packaging & Plastics(m/w/x)
Driving global category strategy and cost optimization for materials in high-tech HVACR solutions. 10+ years strategic sourcing and global category management experience required. Strategic influence across global supply chains.
Anforderungen
- Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering
- Master’s or MBA preferred
- 10+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain
- Global category management experience
- Proven track record in cost optimization, supplier negotiations, and risk management
- Experience in industrial, HVAC, or manufacturing sectors preferred
- Proficiency in procurement systems (SAP, Ariba) and analytics tools
- Strong understanding of cost modeling, commodity markets, and sourcing best practices
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
- Ability to influence across functions and cultures in a matrixed organization
- English required; additional languages (German, French, Spanish) a plus
- Travel ~15–20% globally
- Strategic thinking with strong execution focus
- Data-driven decision-making and analytical rigor
- Leadership and talent development
- Supplier relationship management and collaboration
- Continuous improvement and innovation mindset
Aufgaben
- Develop and implement a comprehensive category strategy
- Optimize total cost of ownership through cost modeling and sourcing innovation
- Lead costed BOM development aligned with product lifecycle
- Drive dual sourcing and supplier qualification for supply continuity
- Manage strategic relationships with key suppliers
- Negotiate long-term agreements focusing on cost and quality
- Report vendor performance metrics to leadership
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks
- Establish a cross-functional network with engineering and operations
- Partner with NPI and engineering for early supplier involvement
- Collaborate with sustainability teams for responsible sourcing
- Maintain expert knowledge of global supply markets and cost drivers
- Monitor market trends and competitive benchmarks
- Identify and implement innovation initiatives with suppliers
- Lead the category team, fostering collaboration and improvement
- Build organizational capability in strategic sourcing and negotiation
- Champion digital procurement tools for data-driven decisions
Berufserfahrung
- 10 Jahre
Ausbildung
- Bachelor-AbschlussODER
- Master-Abschluss
Sprachen
- Englisch – verhandlungssicher
- Deutsch – Grundkenntnisse
- Französisch – Grundkenntnisse
- Spanisch – Grundkenntnisse
Tools & Technologien
- SAP
- Ariba
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Driving global category strategy and cost optimization for materials in high-tech HVACR solutions. 10+ years strategic sourcing and global category management experience required. Strategic influence across global supply chains.
Anforderungen
- Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering
- Master’s or MBA preferred
- 10+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain
- Global category management experience
- Proven track record in cost optimization, supplier negotiations, and risk management
- Experience in industrial, HVAC, or manufacturing sectors preferred
- Proficiency in procurement systems (SAP, Ariba) and analytics tools
- Strong understanding of cost modeling, commodity markets, and sourcing best practices
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
- Ability to influence across functions and cultures in a matrixed organization
- English required; additional languages (German, French, Spanish) a plus
- Travel ~15–20% globally
- Strategic thinking with strong execution focus
- Data-driven decision-making and analytical rigor
- Leadership and talent development
- Supplier relationship management and collaboration
- Continuous improvement and innovation mindset
Aufgaben
- Develop and implement a comprehensive category strategy
- Optimize total cost of ownership through cost modeling and sourcing innovation
- Lead costed BOM development aligned with product lifecycle
- Drive dual sourcing and supplier qualification for supply continuity
- Manage strategic relationships with key suppliers
- Negotiate long-term agreements focusing on cost and quality
- Report vendor performance metrics to leadership
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks
- Establish a cross-functional network with engineering and operations
- Partner with NPI and engineering for early supplier involvement
- Collaborate with sustainability teams for responsible sourcing
- Maintain expert knowledge of global supply markets and cost drivers
- Monitor market trends and competitive benchmarks
- Identify and implement innovation initiatives with suppliers
- Lead the category team, fostering collaboration and improvement
- Build organizational capability in strategic sourcing and negotiation
- Champion digital procurement tools for data-driven decisions
Berufserfahrung
- 10 Jahre
Ausbildung
- Bachelor-AbschlussODER
- Master-Abschluss
Sprachen
- Englisch – verhandlungssicher
- Deutsch – Grundkenntnisse
- Französisch – Grundkenntnisse
- Spanisch – Grundkenntnisse
Tools & Technologien
- SAP
- Ariba
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Über das Unternehmen
Carrier Innovation Technologies GmbH
Branche
Manufacturing
Beschreibung
Carrier is the world’s leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions, committed to innovation and sustainability.
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