Senior Commodity Manager (Steel)

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure the safe transport of food, life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

About the role

The Senior Commodity Manager, Steel is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for steel service center suppliers that support manufacturing operations across Carrier. This role drives supplier performance, cost optimization, commercial negotiations, and supply continuity while partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure operational excellence and long-term business success.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Commodity Manager, Steel, you'll be responsible for:

• Develop and execute sourcing and supplier management strategies for steel service center suppliers to support business, operational, quality, and cost objectives.

• Lead supplier selection, commercial negotiations, contract management, pricing strategies, and payment term discussions to maximize value and support working capital goals.

• Drive cost reduction, productivity, risk mitigation, and value analysis/value engineering (VAVE) initiatives across the steel supply base.

• Manage supplier performance related to quality, delivery, inventory management, capacity planning, and continuity of supply.

• Partner with operations, planning, engineering, quality, finance, and supply chain teams to align sourcing strategies with manufacturing requirements and business objectives.

Requirements

We are looking for people who are strategic, analytical, results-oriented, collaborative, and effective problem solvers. If this is you, get in touch.

As a minimum you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, supply chain, or supplier management, or an advanced degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience.

• Experience developing sourcing strategies, supplier selection processes, and negotiation strategies within manufacturing, industrial, or materials-based environments.

• Strong knowledge of supplier management, commercial negotiations, total cost of ownership analysis, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.

• Ability to evaluate supplier capabilities related to cost, quality, delivery, reliability, and commercial performance.

Although not necessary, it would be nice if you have:

• Experience managing steel, metals, or industrial material categories.

• Experience with steel service centers, value-added processing environments, or directed-buy supply models.

• Experience leading supplier performance improvement initiatives, cost optimization programs, and business reviews within complex supply chains.

Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package that may include other benefits and well-being programs. Offerings vary by role and location and are designed to support employees’ health, security, and success.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected]. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

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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