Indirect Procurement Leader

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Role: Indirect Procurement Leader

Location: Lisbon, Prague or Budapest

Contract type: Full time

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At Carrier, you’re joining the world leader in healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. We create solutions that matter for people and our planet – and our employees are the heart of it all. We are a company of innovators and problem-solvers who are united by The Carrier Way – our vision, values and culture. 

As an employer of choice, we strive to provide a great place to work that attracts, develops and retains the best talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork and ultimately drives innovation for the benefit of our customers. In short, Carrier’s greatest assets are the expertise, creativity and passion of our employees – and we’re excited for you to join the team.   

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Indirect Procurement Leader within the CCR Global Supply Chain Organization. This leader will be responsible for creating and developing an industry leading category management team to manage the $135M+ portfolio of Indirect spend of the business.

He will lead his segments strategically to create step changes in value creation and industry leading performance in all aspects of procurement including strategy, organizational alignment, sourcing and category management, supplier relationship management, operating process management, performance management, digital and technology, and talent management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 3-4 employees in Indirect Procurement, potentially across multiple EU countries

• Develop and execute global category strategies and contracts in collaboration with site leaders and teams

• Drive sustainable value creation initiatives to enhance company competitiveness and supply reliability

• Foster strong collaboration with business unit and factory leaders to align on strategy, supplier selection, and value creation sustainability

• Transform supplier relationships into strategic partnerships with a focus on joint value creation models

• Lead strategic negotiations up to C-suite level

• Oversee project and strategy development, contract management, and team productivity using CCR tools

• Cultivate an inspiring team environment characterized by open communication, clear goals, delegation, motivation, feedback mechanisms, and recognition of achievements

Requirements

• BA/BS business or engineering degree with 8+ years experience (preferred)

• MA/MS degree with 5+ years experience

• 8+ years’ experience in Procurement/Supply Chain leadership (Indirect preferred)

• Proven ability to exercise independent business judgment to drive strategy and results.

• Proven ability to lead a regional team to achieve results through leadership & influence.

• Ability to excel in a dynamic environment.

• Demonstrated thought leadership with ability to lead analysis and resolution of complex problems where success requires the evaluation of both tangible and intangible variables.

• Ability to travel internationally as required.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead transformative initiatives in Indirect Procurement within a globally renowned organization

• Competitive compensation package with benefits

• Professional development opportunities and support for career advancement

• Collaborative and inclusive work culture that values innovation and excellence

If you are a seasoned procurement leader seeking a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply for the Indirect Procurement Leader role. Join us in shaping the future of our global supply chain operations and driving excellence across our organization.

Our commitment to you

Our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a great place to work that attracts, develops and retains the best talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork and ultimately drives innovation for the benefit of our customers. We strive to create an environment where you feel that you belong, with diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation. We develop and deploy best-in-class programs and practices, providing enriching career opportunities, listening to employee feedback and always challenging ourselves to do better. This is The Carrier Way.

Join us and make a difference.

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