Procurement Director

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 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. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow our social media at @Carrier. The applied aftermarket – service and replacement parts for Carrier’s installed base of chillers and applied equipment – is a cornerstone of the aftermarket business and the engine behind CSS data‑center chiller ramp (10X growth). As Associate Director, you will own end‑to‑end procurement and parts‑supply for the applied aftermarket and put in place the supplier‑performance, parts‑planning and data foundations that guarantee availability, protect cost and enable the data‑center service ramp up. Role Responsibilities Strategy & Organization Build Own applied aftermarket parts category strategy, sourcing and supplier alliances across the CSS portfolio. Build and lead the parts‑supply team – standard (BTS), non‑standard / ETO (BTO) category specialists, supplier performance & escalation lead, and ancillary / field‑service parts. Set make/buy, dual‑source and inventory strategy; govern the Approved Vendor List (AVL). Parts Availability & Service (close the gaps) Guarantee parts availability and drive RC‑to‑Service OTIF improvement. Establish a single supplier‑performance & escalation owner; eliminate the Material Planning vs. RC Expedite duplication. Lead standard build‑to‑stock (forecastable packages, immediate ship) and non‑standard / engineer‑to‑order build‑to‑order (long‑lead, expedite, escalation) strategies. Data Center & Critical Parts De‑risk the data‑center parts ramp (10X): address the critical parts at supply risk. Manage NLA (no‑longer‑available) transitions and NPI parts readiness. Cost & Data Deliver should‑cost‑driven savings; own supplier OTIF scorecards and total‑cost performance. Direct PFEP, AVL and BOM data – including the compressor‑overhaul BOM. Leadership Coach and develop the team; align field service, planning, factories, Commercial Parts and suppliers around one availability plan. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering or business. 10+ years of progressive procurement / parts‑supply / materials leadership, including direct people leadership and building or scaling a team. 5+ years' experience managing a $300M+ spend portfolio while lifting OTIF/availability with strong should‑cost and negotiation capability. Ability to travel 25% of the time international and domestic. Preferred Requirements Aftermarket service – parts or spare parts planning and supplier performance management at scale. 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 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr