Supplier Development Leader

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

As a Supplier Development Leader, you will help strengthen supplier performance by supporting supplier assessments, driving process improvements, and ensuring suppliers are prepared to meet production and quality expectations. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to supplier readiness for new product introductions, capacity improvements, and operational excellence initiatives that support Carrier's global manufacturing network.

Key Responsibilities

As a Supplier Development Leader, you'll be responsible for:

• Conduct supplier assessments to evaluate manufacturing capacity, production readiness, process capability, and operational performance.

• Support supplier improvement initiatives by identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and tracking progress to closure.

• Partner with suppliers to improve manufacturing processes using Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, and Strategic Sourcing teams to support supplier readiness and performance objectives.

• Support supplier readiness activities for new product introductions (NPI), production ramp-ups, and capacity expansion projects.

Requirements

We are looking for people who are collaborative, analytical, and passionate about improving manufacturing performance. If this is you, get in touch.

As a minimum you must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.

• 3+ years of experience in Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Operations.

• Experience supporting supplier performance improvements, manufacturing processes, or continuous improvement initiatives.

• Working knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone), Lean Manufacturing principles, and process improvement tools.

• Ability to travel up to 25–50% as required.

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

• Master's degree or advanced technical education.

• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), APQP, PPAP, or PFMEA activities.

• Experience working directly with suppliers in a manufacturing environment and participating in cross-functional improvement projects.

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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