Commodity and Sourcing Manager, Aftermarket
About the role
The Commodity and Sourcing Manager, Aftermarket will negotiate and manage supplier contracts in conjunction with our Global Sourcing Team to achieve cost savings and enhance supplier performance while managing cross-functional teams and building collaborative relationships.
Lead Aftermarket key global and regional vendors, setting objectives and working with others on executing and implementing supply chain strategy aligned with Product Managers, Business and Engineers.
Responsible for developing and improving commodity management and sourcing to processes to enhance price, quality, timing, and reliability of Carrier outcomes.
This position can be located at Carrier’s Atlanta, Charlotte (Preferable) or Palm Beach Gardens, FL office.
Key Responsibilities
- Category Strategy Development: Develop and execute a comprehensive category strategy for Aftermarket parts, aligned with the organization's overall procurement and business objectives. Conduct market research and analysis to identify new opportunities, potential risks, and emerging trends within the Aftermarket HVAC industry.
- Supplier Management: Lead supplier identification, evaluation, selection, and relationship management activities. Establish and maintain strong partnerships with key suppliers to ensure the highest quality, competitive pricing, and timely delivery of steel raw materials, components and products.
- Negotiation and Contract Management: Negotiate favorable terms, conditions, and pricing with suppliers. Draft and manage contracts and agreements to protect the organization's interests while promoting mutually beneficial partnerships in a cross functional sourcing environment.
- Cost Optimization: Implement cost reduction initiatives and continuously monitor market dynamics to capitalize on cost-saving opportunities within the Aftermarket parts HVAC category without compromising quality.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Planning, WHQ Supply Chain, Engineering, Product Development, and Operations, to understand their requirements and ensure alignment between procurement and business objectives.
- Supplier Performance Management: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers, evaluate their performance regularly, and work collaboratively to address any performance issues.
- Team Leadership: Build and lead Aftermarket key global vendors on a high-performing cross functional team of procurement professionals. Provide guidance, strategy, and influence others.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5+ Years’ experience in Supply Chain, Commodity Management or Strategic Sourcing
- 20% travel in North America
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Aftermarket Strategic Sourcing within a global manufacturing organization.
- Preferable experience in Managing Commodities such as Electromechanical and Electronics, Compressors, Valves and Motors.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Proficient in Microsoft with deep knowledge in MS Excel.
- Knowledge on ERP system (preferable SAP) and the usage of Power Bi Tools.
- Demonstrated track record of driving significant cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier optimization, and contract negotiation.
- Strong analytical and market research skills, with the ability to identify and capitalize on market opportunities while mitigating supply chain risks.
- English communication (written and verbal)
- Presentation skills, able to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Demonstrate passion, dedication, professionalism, proactive and ambitious, and proven execution
- Desire to grow with company
- Professional written and verbal communication skills to clearly convey ideas, information, and concepts
- Superior attention to detail to accurately input data and navigate databases
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 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.
Other Compensation
- Short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
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
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Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 25 August 2026
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