Energy, Utilities & Facilities Global Category Leader

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The Energy, Utilities & Facilities Global Category Leader owns the global procurement strategy, supplier relationships, and total cost of ownership for the organization’s Energy, Utilities, and Facilities-related indirect spend, including approximately $200M in global spend. This role partners with site, regional, and executive leadership to secure reliable, cost-competitive, and sustainable energy and facilities services across all global locations, while ensuring the organization stays ahead of evolving regulatory and ESG requirements. The leader owns global productivity targets for the category, builds and develops a global team of category and sourcing professionals, and serves as the organization’s primary subject-matter expert on energy markets, utilities procurement, and facilities-related regulatory and sustainability matters. Category Strategy & Leadership •Develop and own the multi-year global category strategy for Energy, Utilities, and Facilities spend, aligning sourcing plans with enterprise cost, risk, and sustainability objectives. •Own global productivity and savings targets for the category, partnering closely with business stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, align priorities, and drive execution against goals. •Present category strategy, performance, and risk updates to senior leadership and steering committees. Energy & Utilities Management •Own and manage approximately $200M in annual global Utilities spend, with full accountability for category strategy, cost performance, and supplier outcomes. •Track global and regional energy markets (electricity, natural gas, fuel) and build layered/hedged purchasing strategies to manage price volatility and supply risk. •Lead sourcing and contracting for renewable energy and self-generation opportunities (PPAs, on-site solar, energy attribute certificates) in support of corporate decarbonization goals. •Oversee utility billing and spend visibility, and drive energy-efficiency/demand-management initiatives with site operations and engineering. Facilities Category Management •Lead global sourcing, RFx events, and contract negotiations for facilities-related goods and services, ensuring favorable commercial terms and SLAs. •Develop supplier segmentation and consolidation strategies to maximize leverage and drive total cost of ownership reduction across regions. Regulatory Compliance & ESG Leadership •Monitor and interpret evolving global, regional, and local regulatory requirements affecting energy, utilities, and facilities operations, ensuring organizational compliance. •Own category-level ESG data, supplier scorecards, and reporting inputs to corporate sustainability disclosures, providing regular ESG updates to executive leadership. Team Leadership & Supplier Management •Lead, coach, and develop a global team of 4–6 category and sourcing professionals across multiple regions. •Own supplier relationship management for strategic energy, utilities, and facilities suppliers, including performance reviews and risk management. •Prepare and monitor category budgets, define KPIs/SLAs, and lead change-control processes, escalating material risks to global procurement leadership. Required Qualifications •Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or Sustainability •10+ years of progressive experience in procurement or category management, including significant experience in energy, utilities, or facilities categories. •5+ years of experience leading global or cross-functional/matrixed teams. •7+ years' experience developing energy/utilities procurement strategies, with working knowledge of global energy markets and renewable energy procurement models. •7+ years' experience with working knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting energy, utilities, and facilities operations across multiple geographies, and experience supporting ESG/sustainability reporting. •7+ years' experience with a proven track record of RFx leadership, supplier negotiation, and total cost of ownership reduction, with strong executive presence. •Ability to travel approximately 20%, domestically and internationally. Preferred Qualifications •Master’s degree or MBA. •Professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, or MCIPS. •Experience in a global manufacturing or industrial multinational environment. •Direct experience with renewable energy contracting (PPAs) or corporate decarbonization programs, and familiarity with sustainability disclosure frameworks (CDP, GRI, SASB). Pay Range The annual salary for this position is between $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. Other Compensation This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements. Benefits Employees are eligible for benefits, including: Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives Retirement Benefits Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation Disability: Short-term and long-term disability Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account Tuition Assistance To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate. The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws. Application Deadline Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 29 June 2026 Job Applicant's Privacy Notice Please click on the link to review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice. Use of AI Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people. At Carrier we make modern life possible by delivering groundbreaking systems and services that help homes, buildings and shipping become safer, smarter and more sustainable. We exceed the expectations of our customers by anticipating industry trends, working tirelessly to master and revolutionize them. Our team of approximately 56,000 dedicated individuals continues to mold industry standards by pursuing the latest research and developments to improve the lives of our customers. We’re constantly growing, seeking out talented, likeminded people who are committed to our primary duty: to be the world’s first choice in security, shipping and HVAC technology.