Global Procurement Category Manager – Indirects, IT and Telecoms

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Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.

Headquartered in Ashland, MA, since 1966, Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. manufactures fire protection and ignition/temperature control products. With over 50 years of experience, Kidde-Fenwal's brands provide safety products to industries such as marine/offshore, power generation, manufacturing & industrial, mission-critical facilities, oil & gas, mining, vehicles, HVAC, commercial cooking as well as medical, historic and residential buildings. The three brands within Kidde-Fenwal consist of Kidde Fire Systems, Fenwal Controls and Marioff North America.  

Kidde-Fenwal is currently part of the Carrier Group.

About this role

Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. is seeking a Global Procurement Category Specialist – Indirect, IT, Telecoms to join our Procurement team.

The Global Procurement Category Specialist will help define and execute sourcing strategies that drive P&L value across the Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. IT spend category and will play a significant role in execution activities associated with the Indirect and IT category strategy; be the primary owner of the supplier relationship management process and will work closely with counterparts and stakeholders to ensure that the strategies are executed to the benefit of Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. globally.

The successful candidate will ideally be based out of our Ashland, MA office with a hybrid work schedule, or consideration will be given to qualified remote candidates from other US locations.

We value our people and offer an extensive benefits package, with financial rewards including health insurance, a retirement savings plan, and also lifestyle support with flexible working and parental leave. Plus, we’ll support your growth with paid-for external training programs and courses.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and category management planning with stakeholders
• Gather and understand technical requirements required to solicit supplier bids, meet stakeholder needs, and answer technical supplier questions during competitive events
• Prepare and conduct RFIs, RFQs and RFPs as needed to support category plans/stakeholder needs
• Conduct bid analysis, synthesize bid scenarios, and provide supplier bid feedback in a timely manner
• Handle or facilitate face-to-face or top/strategic supplier negotiations
• Assist with post-RFP implementation planning
• Develop, update and leverage procurement dashboards and scorecards
• Manage courses of action and present a preferred course of action based on a decision matrix with an estimated benefit case
• Partner with key stakeholders to optimize procurement value and working capital by identifying opportunities, aggregating goods and services, and the standardization of processes
• Lead Indirect and IT sourcing projects, guide sourcing strategy, supplier selection, cost evaluations, ROI analyses, pricing negotiations and contract discussions
• Build and maintain positive supplier and stakeholder relationships, communicate procurement goals and value proposition, and understand relevant functional organizations, their goals, and Indirect/IT/technology needs
• Conduct spend analysis, create annual Category Management Plans, and implement changes to enhance cost efficiency, leveraging strong business relationships
• Lead contract negotiations with Indirect and IT vendors to secure favorable terms, pricing, and SLAs, work with legal and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and risk management
• Participate or lead the Indirect and IT vendor selection process, align it with quality, cost and technical requirements, and maintain relationships through regular performance evaluations
• Manage the complete contract lifecycle, i.e., administration, compliance, renewals in collaboration with Legal and other involved parties
• Ensure compliance with Procurement Ethics, Policies, Corporate Standards, Values, Internal Controls and relevant laws

Basic Qualifications

• Associate degree
• 2+ years’ experience in Indirect and/or IT or Telecoms Procurement, Category, and/or Contract Management
• Able to work flexible hours to coincide with international team and supplier availability
• Travel domestically and internationally on occasion (<10% estimated travel)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Economics, Engineering, or Supply Chain
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to influence others
• Contract negotiation experience
• Electronic sourcing, procurement digital tools, and supplier relationship management
• Cloud cost management and optimization across AWS or Azure
• Manage a portfolio of responsibilities
• Analytical skills necessary to prioritize and optimize multiple priorities and objectives
• Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, Teams, PowerBI)
• Project/program management skills
• Procurement background i.e., knowledge and expertise utilizing programs Ariba or other common sourcing platforms
• Lead and engage with global cross-functional teams
• Procurement experience in the UK and India
• Proficiency in the lifecycle of contract management
• Exercise independent business judgment to drive strategy and results
• Supplier relationship management skills
• Lead a global matrixed team to achieve results through leadership & influence
• Conduct CAPEX make vs. buy and total cost of ownership analysis 
• Lead analysis and resolution of complex problems, evaluation of both tangible and intangible variables
• Ability to work in a changing/evolving environment

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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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