Category Manager — Ancillary Parts, Comfort Solution Chillers
Job Location:
Charlotte, NC - USA
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Job Summary
About Carrier
Carrier Global Corporation global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control air quality and transportation we improve lives empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902 we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information visit or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.
Category Strategy & Cost
Own the multi-year category strategyfor $150M$400M of ancillary spend refreshed at leastannuallyand aligned to the product roadmap and volume forecast.
Deliver 6% annual net savingsthrough negotiation should-cost modeling resourcing design-to-value and payment-term improvement.
Build and defend should-cost / clean-sheet modelson the top 2030 parts to negotiate from fact not from last years price plus inflation.
Lead supplier consolidationto reduce a fragmented base (often 150300 suppliers) by 2040% concentrating volume with fewer stronger partners while avoiding single-source exposure on critical parts.
Supplier Management & Negotiation
Negotiate and own contracts(LTAs pricing terms SLAs) with commercial and legal-approved terms; target payment terms of net-60 to net-90 to improve working capital.
Run the supplier alliance / QBR processwith strategic suppliers scorecards on cost quality (PPM) delivery (OTD %) and innovation.
Drive dual-sourcing and regional balanceacross U.S. EU China India and Mexico to protect against tarifflogistics and geopolitical shocks.
Supply Continuity & Risk
Own supply assurancefor the category maintain<1% line-down risk exposure and a risk register covering single-source parts financially weak suppliers and long-lead components.
Lead resourcing and qualificationof second sources for the top single-source risks (target: no critical part on a single unqualified source).
Manage obsolescence refrigerant transitions and regulatory change(e.g. low-GWP refrigerant / A2Lcomponentcompatibility) so parts stay compliant and available.
Cross-Functional & Program Work
Partner with Engineeringon new product introduction (NPI) get suppliers and cost targets locked before designfreeze where 7080% of cost is decided.
Capture M&A and site-integration synergiesby harmonizing parts suppliers and prices across plants andacquiredbusinesses.
MinimumRequirements:
Bachelors degree
7 years in direct / strategic procurement
5 years owning a category and leading negotiations at scale.
7yearsExperiencesourcing mechanical electro-mechanical or HVAC /refrigeration-circuitcomponents (or closely adjacent industrial parts).
5years experienceStrong should-cost / clean-sheet negotiation and contracting skills; fluent in reading technical drawings and specs.
5yearsExperiencemanaging a global supply base across multiple regions (e.g. U.S. EU China India Mexico).
PreferredRequirements
Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Business or related field (Masters/MBAa plus).
Direct chiller HVAC orthermal-systemsexperience;familiarity with refrigerants and low-GWP / A2L transition requirements.
Supplier quality (APQP/PPAP) NPI and M&A integration experience.
Professional certification (CPSM CPM or equivalent); Lean / Six Sigma exposure.
People-leadership experience working with buyers or analysts.
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $117500.00 - $234500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include but are not limited to skills education experience and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.Other Compensation
Thisposition is entitled to short-term cash incentives subject to plan requirements.Benefits
Employees are eligible for benefits including:
Health Care Benefits: Medical Dental Vision; Wellness incentives
Retirement Benefits
Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days up to 15 days; paid sick days up to 5 days; paid personal leave up to 5 days; paid holidays up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
Tuition Assistance
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Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process
Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.
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Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days fromJobPosting Date: 3 August 2026Job Applicants Privacy Notice
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Use of AI
Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process with oversight by people.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
As the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions, Carrier Global Corporation is committed to making the world safer, sustainable and more comfortable for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies a ... View more
