Category Manager- Heavy Gauge Components

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Role Responsibilities: Collaborate within the Global Category team and across Product Management and Engineering to develop long-term strategy and technology roadmap Align the roadmap and ensure we have the correct portfolio of suppliers with capabilities to meet all business objectives Identification of potential supply risk and development of mitigating strategies Work with engineering and product safety team to define critical standards for supplier selection for assigned category Lead supplier selection for all NPI by teaming up with engineering / product management at start of new product conception Manage the approved vendor list for category spend and communicate throughout the organization most preferred / least preferred suppliers Ensure a competitive sourcing environment by driving efforts for dual qualification of supply, routinely quoting incumbent spend, and working with sites to ensure suppliers routinely challenged on cost Negotiate best in class long term supply contracts Interface with cross functional teams to assess current and future sourcing needs in terms of technology, cost, and mfg. location / lead-time Deliver periodic executive business review of category (5-year plan) focusing on overall strategy, industry landscape, supplier capabilities, performance, and technical roadmaps Help define strategic business objectives from a cost, delivery, contracting and NPI perspective Maintain working knowledge of market trends, key drivers of supply conditions, and cost structure along with any technology shifts ongoing Travel to supplier manufacturing locations to assess “ground conditions”, foster healthy working relationships, and deliver key messages to supplier leadership Role Purpose: Category Manager Heavy Gauge Components Manage overall supplier relationships for top suppliers in category Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of experience in supply chain, planning, procurement and/or engineering 5+ years with Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Ability to travel 30% international and domestic Preferred Requirements: Excellent verbal communication skills Global supply chain experience working with diverse worldwide team spanning multiple time zones Familiarity with strategic sourcing concepts and tools Very comfortable with Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Successful negotiation experience with international suppliers Bachelor's Degree in related field(supply chain, mechanical or industrial engineering, procurement preferred) Pay Range The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 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. 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Application Deadline Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 19 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.