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Sr. Manager – Steel & Castings Procurement(m/w/x)
Global sourcing and negotiation for steel and casting components in HVAC and refrigeration solutions. Global category management experience and cost optimization track record required. International travel for strategic supplier negotiations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or preferred Master’s/MBA
- 8+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain
- Global category management experience
- Track record in cost optimization, negotiations, and risk management
- Experience in industrial, HVAC, or manufacturing sectors preferred
- Proficiency in procurement systems and analytics tools
- Understanding of cost modeling, commodity markets, and sourcing
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
- Ability to influence across functions and cultures
- English proficiency required; additional languages advantageous
Tasks
- Develop and implement global category strategies
- Optimize total cost of ownership through modeling
- Lead costed bill of materials development
- Drive dual sourcing and supplier qualification
- Negotiate long-term agreements with key suppliers
- Report on vendor performance and savings metrics
- Mitigate geopolitical and capacity supply risks
- Establish cross-functional networks with engineering and operations
- Partner with teams on new product development
- Ensure responsible sourcing and ESG compliance
- Monitor global supply markets and commodity indices
- Identify value engineering and innovation opportunities
- Lead and develop the procurement team
- Champion digital procurement tools and analytics
Work Experience
- 8 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
- German – Basic
- French – Basic
- Spanish – Basic
Tools & Technologies
- SAP
- Ariba
Benefits
Additional Allowances
- Meal vouchers
Retirement Plans
- Life insurance contribution
- Pension insurance contribution
Startup Environment
- Exciting innovative environment
Career Advancement
- Further development opportunities
- International career opportunities
Informal Culture
- High-profile team
- Daily use of English
Learning & Development
- Language courses
Competitive Pay
- Competitive remuneration
Flexible Working
- Flexible working hours
- Home office possibility
More Vacation Days
- Personal days off
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Sr. Manager – Steel & Castings Procurement(m/w/x)
Global sourcing and negotiation for steel and casting components in HVAC and refrigeration solutions. Global category management experience and cost optimization track record required. International travel for strategic supplier negotiations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or preferred Master’s/MBA
- 8+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain
- Global category management experience
- Track record in cost optimization, negotiations, and risk management
- Experience in industrial, HVAC, or manufacturing sectors preferred
- Proficiency in procurement systems and analytics tools
- Understanding of cost modeling, commodity markets, and sourcing
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
- Ability to influence across functions and cultures
- English proficiency required; additional languages advantageous
Tasks
- Develop and implement global category strategies
- Optimize total cost of ownership through modeling
- Lead costed bill of materials development
- Drive dual sourcing and supplier qualification
- Negotiate long-term agreements with key suppliers
- Report on vendor performance and savings metrics
- Mitigate geopolitical and capacity supply risks
- Establish cross-functional networks with engineering and operations
- Partner with teams on new product development
- Ensure responsible sourcing and ESG compliance
- Monitor global supply markets and commodity indices
- Identify value engineering and innovation opportunities
- Lead and develop the procurement team
- Champion digital procurement tools and analytics
Work Experience
- 8 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
- German – Basic
- French – Basic
- Spanish – Basic
Tools & Technologies
- SAP
- Ariba
Benefits
Additional Allowances
- Meal vouchers
Retirement Plans
- Life insurance contribution
- Pension insurance contribution
Startup Environment
- Exciting innovative environment
Career Advancement
- Further development opportunities
- International career opportunities
Informal Culture
- High-profile team
- Daily use of English
Learning & Development
- Language courses
Competitive Pay
- Competitive remuneration
Flexible Working
- Flexible working hours
- Home office possibility
More Vacation Days
- Personal days off
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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