Sr. Manager Engines & Generators Procurement

Role: Sr. Manager - Engines & Generators Procurement

Location: Carrier Innovation Technologies GmbH Luzern Switzerland

Contract type: full time

About Carrier

At Carrier we make modern life possible by delivering innovative and sustainable ground-breaking systems and services that matter for people and our planet. We exceed the expectations of our customers by anticipating industry trends working tirelessly to master and revolutionize them. This is why we come to work every day. And we do it The Carrier Way.

Join us and we can make a difference together.

Benefits

We are committed to offering competitive benefits programs for all of our employees and enhancing our programs when necessary.

Among the many benefits Carrier offers Exciting innovative environment possibility for further development and international career opportunities high-profile team daily use of English and other foreign languages language courses Competitive remuneration and other benefits (meal vouchers contribution to life or pension insurance holidays etc.) Flexible working hours possibility for home office personal days off.

About the role

The Sr. Manager - Engines & Generators Procurement is responsible for developing and executing aglobal category strategythat optimizescost availability agility and innovation. This role leads a team to delivercost optimization supplier performance and strategic alignmentwith Carriers long-term product and technology roadmap.

The leader will drivesupplier relationship managementcosted BOM development andcross-functional collaborationwith engineering quality product management and operations to ensure sourcing strategies enablebusiness growth risk mitigation and sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement acomprehensive category strategyaligned with Carriers global supply chain product and manufacturing strategies.
• Optimizetotal cost of ownership (TCO)through cost modeling value engineering and sourcing innovation.
• Leadcosted BOM developmentand ensure alignment with product lifecycle and technology roadmaps.
• Drivedual sourcing re-sourcing and supplier qualificationto ensure supply continuity and competitiveness.

2) Supplier Relationship & Performance Management

• Manage strategic relationships with key suppliers; negotiatelong-term agreementsfocusing on cost quality delivery and ESG compliance.
• Ownvendor performance dataand report metrics (OTD quality cost savings) to leadership.
• Identify and mitigatesupply chain risks including single-sourcing geopolitical exposure and capacity constraints.

3) Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Establish across-functional networkwith engineering quality product management and operations to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Partner with NPI and engineering teams to ensureearly supplier involvementin new product development and design-to-cost initiatives.
• Collaborate with sustainability teams to ensureresponsible sourcing and ESG compliance.

4) Market Intelligence & Innovation

• Maintain expert knowledge ofglobal supply markets cost drivers and emerging technologies.
• Continuously monitormarket trends commodity indices and competitive benchmarksto inform sourcing decisions.
• Identify and implementVA/VE opportunitiesand innovation initiatives with suppliers.

5) Leadership & Team Development

• Lead category fostering a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.
• Build organizational capability instrategic sourcing negotiation and supplier development.
• Championdigital procurement toolsand analytics for data-driven decision-making.

Success Metrics

• Cost Optimization:Annual cost savings VA/VE initiatives TCO improvements.
• Supplier Performance:OTD quality metrics risk mitigation effectiveness.
• Category Strategy Execution:Adoption of sourcing strategies across regions and factories.
• Innovation & ESG:Supplier-driven innovation and compliance with sustainability goals.
• Team Development:Capability growth and retention of category managers.

Qualifications

• Education:Bachelors in Supply Chain Business or Engineering; Masters or MBA preferred.
• Experience:
  • 8 years instrategic sourcing procurement or supply chain with global category management experience.
  • Proven track record incost optimization supplier negotiations and risk management.
  • Experience inindustrial HVAC or manufacturing sectorspreferred.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency inprocurement systems(SAP Ariba) and analytics tools.
  • Strong understanding ofcost modeling commodity markets and sourcing best practices.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to influence across functions and cultures in a matrixed organization.
• Language:English required; additional languages (German French Spanish) a plus.
• Travel:1520% globally.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong execution focus
• Data-driven decision-making and analytical rigor
• Leadership and talent development
• Supplier relationship management and collaboration
• Continuous improvement and innovation mindset

Our commitment to you

Our greatest assets are the expertise creativity and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a great place to work that attracts develops and retains the best talent promotes employee engagement fosters teamwork and ultimately drives innovation for the benefit of our customers. We strive to create an environment where you feel that you belong with diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation. We develop and deploy best-in-class programs and practices providing enriching career opportunities listening to employee feedback and always challenging ourselves to do better. This is The Carrier Way.

Join us and make a difference.

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Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status age or any other federally protected class.

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