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Global Category Assoc. Director - Valves(m/w/x)
Strategic sourcing and cost optimization for high-tech HVACR solutions. 10+ years in global strategic sourcing and category management required. Global travel expected for supplier relations.
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
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 and negotiate long-term agreements
- Own vendor performance data and report metrics to leadership
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical exposure
- Establish a cross-functional network with engineering and operations
- Partner with NPI and engineering teams 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 for sourcing decisions
- Identify and implement VA/VE opportunities with suppliers
- Lead the category team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
- Build organizational capability in strategic sourcing and negotiation
- Champion digital procurement tools for data-driven decision-making
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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Strategic sourcing and cost optimization for high-tech HVACR solutions. 10+ years in global strategic sourcing and category management required. Global travel expected for supplier relations.
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
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 and negotiate long-term agreements
- Own vendor performance data and report metrics to leadership
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical exposure
- Establish a cross-functional network with engineering and operations
- Partner with NPI and engineering teams 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 for sourcing decisions
- Identify and implement VA/VE opportunities with suppliers
- Lead the category team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
- Build organizational capability in strategic sourcing and negotiation
- Champion digital procurement tools for data-driven decision-making
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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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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