Associate Director - Strategic Souring

Date Posted:
2022-09-07-07:00
Country:
United States of America
Location:
CAI23: Carrier-Indianapolis, IN 7310 W Morris St, Indianapolis, IN, 46231 USA
Carrier Corporation is a leading provider of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, building controls and automation, and fire and security systems leading to safer, smarter, sustainable and high-performance buildings.

• Establishes critical sourcing strategies of the RLCS business unit, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Develops and implements mid-to long-term supply chain strategies and networks that address capacity issues, production location decisions, etc.
• Partners with internal clients and stakeholders to identify sourcing needs and develops sourcing strategies to continuously improve and re-evaluate the purchasing activities of the business unit.
• Directs supplier selection based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and details of suppliers' reputation and history.
• Directs negotiations, renegotiations, and administration of contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
• Directs negotiations with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
• Communicating to suppliers and internal customers clearly, addressing their concerns and resolving any conflicts that arise

Requirements - Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

• Education and Training: Bachelor's degree required/Masters preferred in business administration, engineering, or operations management, or other similar fields
• 10+ years in procurement leadership, working with cross-functional teams and managing global teams
• Experience in project management
• Expertise in driving large-scale procurement transformations
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and planning skills to optimize and drive efficiency
• Experience in supplier negotiations and management
• Ability to handle multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment

Carrier 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.

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