Assoc Dir, Indirect Procurement

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  . Responsibilities: we need to extract duties from the job description sections: MRO & Fleet Category Strategy & Ownership, Global Category Strategy Execution & Support, Segment Operations Partnership & Liaison, Spend & Supplier Governance, Team Leadership & Talent Development, Risk, Compliance & ESG. Each of these contains multiple sentences; we can turn each sentence or each bullet into

• . Must preserve all detail; we can break into logical items. Requirements: Required Qualifications bullet list: Bachelor's degree, 7+ years progressive experience..., 3+ years experience leading/managing a team..., 3+ years experience in procurement processes..., 3+ years experience developing category strategies..., Ability to travel approx 15% domestically and internationally. Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications list: Master's degree..., Professional certification..., Expertise in MRO..., Experience in global manufacturing..., Experience managing procurement functions..., Familiarity with procurement technology platforms..., Experience with sustainability..., Experience driving procurement transformation... Skills: Not explicit; maybe we could combine some of the preferred qualifications as skills? But better to omit Skills section if no specific skills listed. However there are skills implied: category management, negotiation, etc. But we should not invent. So omit Skills. Benefits: list of benefits: 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; plus note about variability. We need to preserve all detail; we can make each benefit item as
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Let's parse the job description sections: **MRO & Fleet Category Strategy & Ownership** - Develop and own the multi-year category strategy for MRO (~$120M) and Fleet (~$80M) within CSA, aligned with segment operational needs and Carrier's global sourcing standards and value realization targets. - Lead RFx events, supplier sourcing, and contract negotiations for MRO and Fleet categories, ensuring favorable commercial terms, SLAs, and service levels that support CSA operations. - Develop supplier segmentation and consolidation strategies to maximize leverage, drive cost productivity, and improve supply chain resilience within CSA. - Establish and track MRO and Fleet KPIs and SLAs (cost, quality, on-time delivery, innovation), partnering with CSA operations and supply chain teams on performance and continuous improvement. **Global Category Strategy Execution & Support** - Support and execute global category strategies developed by the Global Indirect Procurement Leader and category teams for Professional Services, Contingent Labor, Travel, Digital & Telecommunications, and Real Estate/IFM spend. - Translate global category standards, sourcing approaches, and supplier contracts to CSA context, ensuring consistent policy application while maintaining segment flexibility. - Participate in global category councils, strategy reviews, and steering committees, providing CSA market insights, operational requirements, and performance data to inform enterprise-wide category initiatives. - Drive adoption of global sourcing initiatives, best practices, and digital enablement tools within CSA, ensuring value realization and operational alignment. **Segment Operations Partnership & Liaison** - Serve as the primary procurement liaison for CSA Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Engineering, understanding and translating segment business requirements to procurement strategy. - Partner with CSA Finance and Supply Chain on budget planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, and cost tracking for the ~$200M procurement portfolio. - Manage CSA-specific supplier relationships and performance, resolving escalations and ensuring service levels meet operational commitments. **Spend & Supplier Governance** - Oversee procurement governance and compliance for all CSA indirect spend (~$200M), ensuring adherence to Carrier procurement policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements. - Establish and monitor category KPIs, spending trends, and supplier performance metrics, escalating risks and opportunities to CSA Segment Procurement Leader and global category teams. - Proactively manage supplier risk, business continuity, and cybersecurity exposures within the CSA supply base. **Team Leadership & Talent Development** - Lead, coach, and develop a team of ~10 MRO, Fleet, and category execution specialists across CSA. - Establish clear performance expectations, provide ongoing coaching, and create structured career development and succession plans. - Foster a high-performing procurement culture aligned with Carrier values: accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus. **Risk, Compliance & ESG** - Ensure compliance with Carrier procurement policies, financial controls, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing standards across all CSA indirect spend. - Embed sustainability, ESG, diversity, and responsible sourcing objectives into CSA procurement strategies and supplier engagement, supporting Carrier's corporate sustainability reporting. Now Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree - 7+ years of progressive experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain operations - 3+ years of experience leading or managing a team in a matrixed organizations, balancing multiple stakeholder needs and reporting relationships in a procurement, supply chain, or operations capacity. - 3+ years of experience in procurement processes, contract negotiation, spend analytics, supplier performance management, and RFx execution. - 3+ years of experience developing category strategies, driving cost savings and value realization, and executing supplier sourcing initiatives. - Ability to travel approximately 15%, domestically and internationally. Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or Finance - Professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, or MCIPS. - Expertise in MRO, parts, or fleet management. - Experience in a global manufacturing or industrial multinational environment. - Experience managing procurement functions in a global, matrixed organization. - Familiarity with procurement technology platforms (ERP systems, spend analytics tools, contract lifecycle management). - Experience with sustainability, ESG sourcing, or supplier diversity programs. - Experience driving procurement transformation, digital enablement, or process improvement initiatives. Benefits list: - 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 - Note: The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay Range: - The annual salary for this position is between $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 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. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed. Other Compensation: short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements. This is also substantive; maybe include under Pay or Benefits? Could be its