Manager, Commodity Management and Sourcing

Company: Carrier Global Corporation
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: May 29, 2023

Job Description:

Date Posted: 2023-01-09Country: United States of AmericaLocation: CAI19: UTEC-Huntington, IN 111 E Wayne St Suite 800, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802 USACarrier is a leading provider of HVAC, refrigeration, fire, security, and building automation technologies. These high-technology products and services enable modern life by delivering efficiency, safety, and security across several platforms. Enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to develop your career in supply chain, then we have a great opportunity for you! Carrier is seeking a motivated, driven, experienced Commodity/Account Management & Strategic Sourcing professional. In this role you will manage the strategic roadmap for a sub-category within the Electronics commodity and contribute to our supply chain effectiveness by partnering with internal clients, and key stakeholders to identify sourcing needs and improve sourcing strategy.Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a strategic plan for an electronics sub-category and execute sourcing strategies in alignment with business objectives
• Responsible for the overall relationship for multiple strategic suppliers for that specific sub-category
• Drive cost savings and process improvement with spend analysis and innovative sourcing techniques, and by negotiating contract terms with suppliers
• Lead in negotiating prices, assessing supplier capabilities, selecting new suppliers, narrowing supplier base, and working with suppliers to establish mutually beneficial relationships and improve their ability to provide quality, cost effective materials while minimizing inventory
• Manage supplier selection based on price, quality, service, support, parts availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and details of suppliers' reputation and history.
• Ensure Suppliers' compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or company policies, procedures, work rules, standards, and guidelines, etc.
• Partner and maintain strong relationships with internal clients and stakeholders to identify sourcing needs and develop sourcing strategies to continuously improve and re-evaluate the supply chain activities of the company.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends and developments
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior managementRequired Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3+ years' experience in sourcing/supply chain/category management
  • 1+ years of Advanced Microsoft SuitePreferred Qualifications:
    • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
    • Experience in Electronics commodity management
    • Cost reduction project leadership experience in a related environment preferred
    • Technical acumen / understanding of commodity management and ability to quickly learn products and industry
    • Ability to work in a dynamic cross-functional environment and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
    • Be process driven.
    • Excellent time management, attention to detail, and follow-through.
    • Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
    • Willingness to travel both domestic and International, to develop, promote and maintain strategic sourcing relationships
    • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful sourcing strategies
    • Strong communication, presentation, and project management skills
    • Excellent negotiation skills
    • Ability to work effectively with cross-cultural suppliers on technical and logistics issuesLI-HybridRSRCARCarrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.Job Applicant's Privacy Notice:Click on this to read the Job Applicant's Privacy Notice

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