Senior Manager-Commodity Management and Sourcing, Professional Services

Description Carrier Global Corporation, a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. About this role The Sr. Manager – Commodity Management and Sourcing (Professional Services) will develop and drive a team to implement a Global sourcing strategy for Professional Services in support of Carrier’s long-term goals, including improving efficiency, reducing risk, and increasing value. The Professional Services role includes a broad array of categories from Consulting, Finance, Banking, Legal, Travel, Fleet, Marketing Human Resources, Contingent Labor, Engineering and EH&S Services. Considerable and continuous emphasis will be placed on aligning with stakeholders and developing suppliers to develop solid global programs for optimum cost reduction and efficiency. This spend is highly complex in nature and requires a close collaboration with key stakeholders at every level of the organization to execute. This individual will provide oversight for end-to-end category leadership such as strategy development, creating consulting programs, maintaining key relationships within the business, and managing key supplier relationships. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and category oversight to include sourcing execution, negotiations, contract implementation and performance against established targets. Manage supplier relationships, communicate changes to category strategy, execute joint collaborative initiatives, and monitor supplier contract negotiations Committed to supporting supplier diversity and other important supply chain initiatives. Develop preferred supplier program with a goal of continuous improvement. Operational and spend analysis, development and execution of annual sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, supplier performance management & operational support. Build and maintain relationships throughout every level of the organization, that results in dynamic interactive dialogue on a broad range of perspectives and information critical to identify sourcing needs and leading to the development of optimal approaches and solutions Identifies business demand requirements and partners with Business Units to deliver annual value improvements and drive competitive advantage Responsible for overall relationship with multiple strategic accounts across a given category. Leads sourcing process from RFQ to contract signature Identify, develop and direct the implementation of supply chain goals and category strategies, based on deep subject matter expertise and an understanding of industry/market dynamics Escalate issues that may impact the supply chain organization and effectively manages issues Strong project management capabilities to effectively support multiple initiatives, program and spend tracking Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree 5+ years of experience in commodity management or with supplier negotiations 5+ years of experience in management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project teams or manage across multiple related departments. Preferred Qualifications MBA or advanced level degree Ability to lead a global team to achieve results through leadership & influence. Consultancy and Services Procurement Experience Ability to exercise independent business judgment to drive strategy and results. Ability to excel in a dynamic environment. Ability to lead analysis and resolution of complex problems where success requires the evaluation of both tangible and intangible variables. Strong communication skills and business acumen Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr Industry Electrics & Electronics Category Management & Operations Sub Category Customer Service