Specialist, Procurement

Carrier Global Corporation, a 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 the safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines, and more.

About the role

The Procurement Specialist will build short and long-term aftermarket strategy to support the Aftermarket RCD Business. This role establishes a cross-functional network and fosters collaboration with suppliers, the wider supply chain organization, engineering, quality, and product management in the aftermarket network.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, selection, localization, and relationship activities.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with key suppliers to ensure the highest quality, competitive pricing, and timely delivery of parts, materials, components, and products.
• Negotiate favorable terms, conditions, and pricing with suppliers. Manage pricing with regional vendors to protect the organization's interests while promoting mutually beneficial partnerships in a cross-functional sourcing environment.
• Implement cost reduction initiatives and continuously monitor market dynamics to capitalize on cost-saving opportunities within the Aftermarket parts HVAC category without compromising quality.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, Product Development, and Operations, to understand their requirements and ensure alignment between procurement and business objectives.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers, evaluate their performance regularly, and work collaboratively to address any performance issues.
• Build and lead Aftermarket assigned vendors on a high-performing cross-functional team of procurement professionals. Provide guidance, strategy, and influence others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain / Sourcing within large, international organizations, preferably in aftermarket or resales business
• 5+ years of advanced user knowledge in MS Excel & Word
• 2+ years of experience in SAP and PowerBI
• Ability to travel in North America, up to 20% (international as needed)

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in Sourcing / Supply Chain for Aftermarket
• 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
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Experience in HVAC
• English communication (written and verbal)
• Presentation skills, able to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Certified in Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing is a plus

Pay

The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 and $158,000.00. 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. This position may be entitled to 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