Senior Category Manager

Senior Category ManagerCarrier 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 safe transport of food, lifesaving 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.The Senior Category Manager will lead Carriers centralized $200M+ categories spend. This role is a key part of the CSA Supply Chain organization, reporting to the Director for Motors, Plastics, Fans & Blowers Sourcing Leader.This leader is responsible for providing sustained competitive advantage in product cost, quality, and production flexibility across Carrier's NA footprint, and will be responsible for working across the business units, functions, and all NA locations to develop and implement best-in-class sourcing strategies and procedures. This leader will play a key role in driving transformation within Carrier's supply chain organization to provide the company significant savings, increasing productivity, managing inflation/deflation, and driving excellence in category strategy.Key ResponsibilitiesManages global category spend for approximately $200M.Responsible for building and executing category strategy which optimizes affordability, availability, agility, and innovation. Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations.Establishes a cross-functional network and fosters collaboration with suppliers, wider supply chain organization, engineering, quality, and product managementOwns the vendor performance data and reports metrics to leadershipManages external relationships with suppliers and assumes responsibility for all internal activities and decisions associated with the assigned categories and suppliers, including contract negotiations, new products development, approved vendor lists, re-sourcing, dual qualification, pricing changes, quality, and capacity.Develop the commodity management team to drive global performance in collaboration with regional commodity teams and the Center of Excellence team.Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree7+ years' experience with strategic sourcing or mechanical, electrical, or VAVE engineering for a global industrial manufacturer30% travel including some international tripsPreferred QualificationsMBA and/or professional certifications (CPM, CPSM, CIRM, CPIM)Excellent negotiation skills & strategic mindsetExperience with strategic sourcing and lean toolsDigital dexterity and strong analytical ability to leverage dataStrong knowledge of supply chain strategy (development and execution) and category specific experienceDriven problem solver with appetite to independently address complex challenges in a fast-moving environmentProven track record of successful leadership, negotiation, and executive communicationStrong business acumen and experience collaborating across various levels within a diverse, global organizationPay RangeThe 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 CompensationThis position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.BenefitsHealth Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentivesRetirement BenefitsTime 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 vacationDisability: Short-term and long-term disabilityLife Insurance and Accidental Death and DismembermentTax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending AccountTuition AssistanceCarrier EEO Statement and Accommodations ProcessCarrier 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 DeadlineApplications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 24 August 2026