Energy, Utilities & Facilities Global Category Leader

Responsibilities 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. 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. 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. 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. 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). Compensation Pay Range: The annual salary for this position is between $143,000.00 and $286,000.00, depending on skills, education, and experience. Other Compensation: Short‑term cash incentives subject to plan requirements. Benefits Health Care: 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. Equal Opportunity and Accommodations 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, veteran status, or any other applicable protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr C01 Carrier Corporation