Sr Mgr, Procurement

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T he Category Specialist is the regional execution arm for Mods & Upgrade procurement — turning category strategy into on-the-ground sourcing, purchase-order execution and clean supplier data, so that Mods projects receive the right 3rd-party equipment and parts on time and at target cost. The role reports to the Associate Director, Mods & Upgrade Procurement and partners closely with the Category Manager, Parts Supply, PDM and the factories.

Role Responsibilities:

• Run sourcing events and RFQs in-region for assigned MAU categories — pumps, cooling towers, fans, valves, controls/BMS, electrical and balance-of-plant.

• Actively manage supplier lead times to hit project schedules and golden slots.

• Maintain supplier master and PFEP (Plan-For-Every-Part) data for assigned categories.

• Procure Carrier-designed (OEM-common) parts and 3rd-party parts to BOM and AVL.

• Support should-cost analysis with regional market inputs and surface savings opportunities.

• Resolve supply escalations on long-lead / engineer-to-order (ETO) parts in partnership with Parts Supply.

• Maintain data accuracy in SAP, KetteQ and SFDC; support OTIF and demand-accuracy reporting.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain , Engineering, or Busin ess

• 5+ years in procurement, sourcing, buying, or materials planning.

• 5+ years' experience Hands-on purchase-order execution, RFQ management and supplier coordination.

• 5+ years' experience ERP proficiency (SAP); familiarity with planning tools ( KetteQ / Kinaxis); strong Excel.

Preferred Requirements

• HVAC, engineered equipment , aftermarket or capital-equipment exposure.

• Experience with PFEP, should-cost, and AVL / BOM data; regional sourcing across CLT / SYR / MX.

• Lean / Six Sigma exposure; Spanish language a plus for MX supplier coordination.

• Excellent organization, follow-through and supplier communication.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $117,500.00 - $234,500.00 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 [email protected] . 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: 1 July 2026

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Use of AI

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