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Global Category Assoc. Director - Engines & Generators(m/w/x)
Global category strategy for high-tech HVAC/refrigeration solutions, driving dual sourcing and costed BOM development. 10+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement required, with industrial/HVAC sector experience. Global scope managing strategic supplier relationships.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering
- 10+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain
- Proven track record in cost optimization, supplier negotiations, and risk management
- Experience in industrial, HVAC, or manufacturing sectors
- 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
Tasks
- 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 agreements
- 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 for sourcing decisions
- Identify and implement VA/VE opportunities with suppliers
- Lead the category team to foster collaboration and improvement
- Build organizational capability in strategic sourcing and negotiation
- Champion digital procurement tools for data-driven decisions
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Native
- German – Basic
- French – Basic
- Spanish – Basic
Tools & Technologies
- SAP
- Ariba
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Global category strategy for high-tech HVAC/refrigeration solutions, driving dual sourcing and costed BOM development. 10+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement required, with industrial/HVAC sector experience. Global scope managing strategic supplier relationships.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering
- 10+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain
- Proven track record in cost optimization, supplier negotiations, and risk management
- Experience in industrial, HVAC, or manufacturing sectors
- 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
Tasks
- 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 agreements
- 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 for sourcing decisions
- Identify and implement VA/VE opportunities with suppliers
- Lead the category team to foster collaboration and improvement
- Build organizational capability in strategic sourcing and negotiation
- Champion digital procurement tools for data-driven decisions
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Native
- German – Basic
- French – Basic
- Spanish – Basic
Tools & Technologies
- SAP
- Ariba
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About the Company
Carrier Innovation Technologies GmbH
Industry
Manufacturing
Description
Carrier is the world’s leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions, committed to innovation and sustainability.
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