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Head of Category Management & Strategic Sourcing(m/w/x)
Leading strategic sourcing for $1.5bn+ annual spend in European climate & energy solutions, managing 20 category managers at a global climate & energy solutions leader. 15+ years leadership experience in comparable roles required. Direct reporting to Head of Procurement, executing globally aligned strategies.
Requirements
- Master's degree in engineering, business, or equivalent
- 15+ years leadership experience in comparable roles
- Strong communication, influence, and change-management skills
- Experience in executive stakeholder management
- Strategic thinking and financial acumen
- Passion for industry and technical matters
Tasks
- Lead strategic sourcing for the European region
- Manage over $1.5bn in annual spending
- Direct a team of 20 category managers
- Report directly to the Head of Procurement
- Execute globally aligned category strategies
- Deliver cost, quality, and delivery targets
- Align with R&D and operations stakeholders
- Drive end-to-end supplier management
- Conduct data-driven negotiations for market conditions
- Lead technical and commercial cost optimizations
- Monitor global procurement markets and trends
- Mitigate supply risks through multi-sourcing
- Partner with quality teams on risk recovery
- Integrate ESG requirements into sourcing decisions
- Champion e-sourcing and digital procurement analytics
- Guide sourcing for new product introductions
- Provide functional and disciplinary team leadership
- Standardize procurement ways of working
Work Experience
- 15 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Benefits
Retirement Plans
- Retirement savings plan
Healthcare & Fitness
- Health insurance
Purpose-Driven Work
- Influential leadership role
Bonuses & Incentives
- Bonus scheme
Learning & Development
- Professional development opportunities
Mental Health Support
- Employee Assistance Programme
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Head of Category Management & Strategic Sourcing(m/w/x)
Leading strategic sourcing for $1.5bn+ annual spend in European climate & energy solutions, managing 20 category managers at a global climate & energy solutions leader. 15+ years leadership experience in comparable roles required. Direct reporting to Head of Procurement, executing globally aligned strategies.
Requirements
- Master's degree in engineering, business, or equivalent
- 15+ years leadership experience in comparable roles
- Strong communication, influence, and change-management skills
- Experience in executive stakeholder management
- Strategic thinking and financial acumen
- Passion for industry and technical matters
Tasks
- Lead strategic sourcing for the European region
- Manage over $1.5bn in annual spending
- Direct a team of 20 category managers
- Report directly to the Head of Procurement
- Execute globally aligned category strategies
- Deliver cost, quality, and delivery targets
- Align with R&D and operations stakeholders
- Drive end-to-end supplier management
- Conduct data-driven negotiations for market conditions
- Lead technical and commercial cost optimizations
- Monitor global procurement markets and trends
- Mitigate supply risks through multi-sourcing
- Partner with quality teams on risk recovery
- Integrate ESG requirements into sourcing decisions
- Champion e-sourcing and digital procurement analytics
- Guide sourcing for new product introductions
- Provide functional and disciplinary team leadership
- Standardize procurement ways of working
Work Experience
- 15 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Benefits
Retirement Plans
- Retirement savings plan
Healthcare & Fitness
- Health insurance
Purpose-Driven Work
- Influential leadership role
Bonuses & Incentives
- Bonus scheme
Learning & Development
- Professional development opportunities
Mental Health Support
- Employee Assistance Programme
About the Company
Carrier Global Corporation
Industry
Manufacturing
Description
The company is a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, committed to creating impactful solutions for people and the planet.
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