Senior Manager, Procurement
Indianapolis, IN - USA
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.
The Category Specialist is the regional execution arm for Mods & Upgrade procurement turning category strategy into on-the-ground sourcing purchase-orderexecutionand clean supplier data so that Mods projects receive the right 3rd-party equipment and parts on time and at target cost. The role reports to the Associate Director Mods & UpgradeProcurementand partners closely with the Category Manager Parts Supply PDM and the factories.
Role Responsibilities:
Run sourcing events and RFQs in-region for assigned MAU categories pumps cooling towers fans valves controls/BMS electrical and balance-of-plant.
Actively manage supplierleadtimes to hit project schedules and golden slots.
Maintain supplier master and PFEP (Plan-For-Every-Part) data for assigned categories.
Procure Carrier-designed (OEM-common) parts and 3rd-party parts to BOM and AVL.
Support should-cost analysis with regional market inputs and surface savings opportunities.
Resolve supply escalations on long-lead / engineer-to-order (ETO) parts in partnership with Parts Supply.
Maintain data accuracy in SAPKetteQand SFDC; support OTIF and demand-accuracy reporting.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree in supply chain EngineeringorBusiness
5years in procurement sourcingbuyingor materials planning.
5years experienceHands-on purchase-order execution RFQ management and supplier coordination.
5years experienceERPproficiency(SAP); familiarity with planning tools (KetteQ/ Kinaxis); strong Excel.
PreferredRequirements
HVACengineered equipmentaftermarketor capital-equipment exposure.
Experience with PFEP should-cost and AVL / BOM data; regional sourcing across CLT / SYR / MX.
Lean / Six Sigma exposure; Spanish language a plus for MX supplier coordination.
Excellent organizationfollow-throughand supplier communication.
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: 28 July 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:
Senior Manager
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