Global Category Sr. Manager - Copper & Aluminum Raw

**Role Purpose

The Sr. Manager – Copper & Aluminum Raw Procurement Leader is responsible for developing and executing a global category strategy that optimizes cost, availability, agility, and innovation. This role leads a team to deliver cost optimization, supplier performance, and strategic alignment with Carrier’s long-term product and technology roadmap.

The leader will drive supplier relationship management, costed BOM development, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, product management, and operations to ensure sourcing strategies enable business growth, risk mitigation, and sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Category Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement a comprehensive category strategy aligned with Carrier’s global supply chain, product, and manufacturing strategies.

• Optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) through cost modeling, value engineering, and sourcing innovation.

• Lead costed BOM development and ensure alignment with product lifecycle and technology roadmaps.

• Drive dual sourcing, re-sourcing, and supplier qualification to ensure supply continuity and competitiveness.

• 2. Supplier Relationship & Performance Management

• Manage strategic relationships with key suppliers; negotiate long-term agreements focusing on cost, quality, delivery, and ESG compliance.

• Own vendor performance data and report metrics (OTD, quality, cost savings) to leadership.

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-sourcing, geopolitical exposure, and capacity constraints.

• 3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Establish a cross-functional network with engineering, quality, product management, and operations to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.

• Partner with NPI and engineering teams to ensure early supplier involvement in new product development and design-to-cost initiatives.

• Collaborate with sustainability teams to ensure responsible sourcing and ESG compliance.

• 4. Market Intelligence & Innovation

• Maintain expert knowledge of global supply markets, cost drivers, and emerging technologies.

• Continuously monitor market trends, commodity indices, and competitive benchmarks to inform sourcing decisions.

• Identify and implement VA/VE opportunities and innovation initiatives with suppliers.

• 5. Leadership & Team Development

• Lead category, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Build organizational capability in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier development.

• Champion digital procurement tools and analytics for data-driven decision-making.

• Success Metrics

• Cost Optimization: Annual cost savings, VA/VE initiatives, TCO improvements.

• Supplier Performance: OTD, quality metrics, risk mitigation effectiveness.

• Category Strategy Execution: Adoption of sourcing strategies across regions and factories.

• Innovation & ESG: Supplier-driven innovation and compliance with sustainability goals.

• Team Development: Capability growth and retention of category managers.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering; Master’s or MBA preferred.

• Experience:

• 8+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain, with global category management experience.

• Proven track record in cost optimization, supplier negotiations, and risk management.

• Experience in industrial, HVAC, or manufacturing sectors preferred.

• Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in procurement systems (SAP, Ariba) and analytics tools.

• Strong understanding of cost modeling, commodity markets, and sourcing best practices.

• Soft Skills:

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

• Ability to influence across functions and cultures in a matrixed organization.

• Language: English required; additional languages (German, French, Spanish) a plus.

• Travel: ~15–20% globally.

• Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong execution focus

• Data-driven decision-making and analytical rigor

• Leadership and talent development

• Supplier relationship management and collaboration

• Continuous improvement and innovation mindset

• More about us

• Carrier is the world’s leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions. We have of a history of more than 100 years of proven innovation, solving problems on a global level, and our innovations drive new industries. Our mission is to be the first choice for heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions worldwide. We work every day to make the world a better place to live, work and play. Consistently ranked as one of the world’s most respected companies, we are also a pioneer of social responsibility, looking after the environment as well our people.

• Now, as the global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, we’re just getting started. Through digitally enabled solutions; intelligent, connected ecosystems; and a commitment to customers for the entire lifecycle, we’re writing the next chapter. For our company. And for the world.

• Pay Range:**

• CHF121,000.00 - CHF242,000.00