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CACarrier Global Corporation

Head of Category Management & Strategic Sourcing(m/w/x)

Frankfurt am Main, Allendorf (Eder), Luzern
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior

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

  • EnglishBusiness 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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