Senior Category Manager, Aluminum and Copper

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Carrier Global Corporation, 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 the role

The Senior Category Manager will lead Carrier’s centralized $200M+ Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger and Technical Copper Tube category, playing a critical role within the CSA Supply Chain organization. Reporting to the Associate Director for Copper & Aluminum Sourcing, this leader will drive sourcing strategy and supplier management across Carrier’s North America manufacturing footprint.

This position is responsible for delivering sustained competitive advantage through cost optimization, supplier performance, innovation, and supply chain resilience. The role requires close collaboration with engineering, product management, operations, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment between sourcing strategy and business objectives. The successful candidate will play a key role in transforming Carrier’s supply chain capabilities while generating measurable value across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• As a Senior Category Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

• Managing a global category spend of approximately $200M, ensuring competitive sourcing strategies and supply continuity.

• Developing and executing the category strategy for Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers and Technical Copper Tubes, balancing cost, availability, supplier innovation, and operational flexibility.

• Leading cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, product management, quality, and supply chain teams to support new product development and operational goals.

• Driving supplier performance management, including vendor scorecards, performance metrics, and reporting to leadership.

• Leading strategic sourcing initiatives including contract negotiations, supplier qualification, resourcing initiatives, dual sourcing strategies, pricing management, and capacity planning.

• Supporting the development of the commodity management organization, collaborating with regional teams and the Center of Excellence to drive global sourcing performance.

Requirements

We are looking for people who are strategic thinkers, strong negotiators, and collaborative leaders who thrive in complex global manufacturing environments. If this is you, get in touch.

As a minimum you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement within a global industrial manufacturing environment.

• Proven experience managing supplier relationships, sourcing strategies, and commercial negotiations.

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global environments, influencing stakeholders across multiple business units.

• Availability to travel approximately 30%, including occasional international travel.

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

• MBA or professional certifications such as CPM, CPSM, CIRM, or CPIM.

• Strong negotiation capabilities and strategic sourcing expertise.

• Experience with lean tools, sourcing methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strong analytical skills and digital proficiency to leverage data in decision-making.

• Demonstrated success in leading complex sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and communicating with executive stakeholders.

Benefits

We are committed to offering competitive benefits programs for all of our employees, and enhancing our programs when necessary.

• Have peace of mind and body with our health insurance

• Drive forward your career through professional development opportunities

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.

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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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