Global Category Sr. Manager - Copper & Aluminum Raw

Carrier; Luzern; Remote; CHF 121,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier is seeking a Sr. Manager – Copper & Aluminum Raw Procurement Leader to develop and execute a global category strategy that optimizes cost, availability, agility, and innovation.

You will lead a team in supplier relationship management, costed BOM development, and cross-functional collaboration to enable growth and sustainability goals. The role requires 8+ years in strategic sourcing, a strong track record in cost optimization, and proficiency with SAP/Ariba.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain with global category management experience.
• Proven track record in cost optimization, supplier negotiations, and risk management.
• Experience in industrial, HVAC, or manufacturing sectors preferred.
• Strong understanding of procurement systems (SAP, Ariba) and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global category strategy aligned with Carrier’s supply chain, product, and manufacturing goals.
• Lead supplier relationship management and performance reporting, focusing on cost, quality, delivery, and ESG compliance.
• Collaborate across engineering, quality, product management, and operations to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Drive risk mitigation and supply continuity by addressing geopolitical exposure and capacity constraints.
• Champion sustainability and ESG compliance through responsible sourcing and supplier development initiatives.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Global category management

Supplier negotiations

Risk management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Analytics tools

Job description

Role Purpose

TheSr. Manager – Copper & Aluminum Raw Procurement Leaderis responsible for developing and executing aglobal category strategythat optimizescost, availability, agility, and innovation. This role leads a team to delivercost optimization, supplier performance, and strategic alignmentwith Carrier’s long-term product and technology roadmap.

The leader will drivesupplier relationship management,costed BOM development, andcross-functional collaborationwith engineering, quality, product management, and operations to ensure sourcing strategies enablebusiness growth, risk mitigation, and sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities

1) Category Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement acomprehensive category strategyaligned with Carrier’s global supply chain, product, and manufacturing strategies.
• Optimizetotal cost of ownership (TCO)through cost modeling, value engineering, and sourcing innovation.
• Leadcosted BOM developmentand ensure alignment with product lifecycle and technology roadmaps.
• Drivedual sourcing, re-sourcing, and supplier qualificationto ensure supply continuity and competitiveness.

2) Supplier Relationship & Performance Management

• Manage strategic relationships with key suppliers; negotiatelong-term agreementsfocusing on cost, quality, delivery, and ESG compliance.
• Ownvendor performance dataand report metrics (OTD, quality, cost savings) to leadership.
• Identify and mitigatesupply chain risks, including single-sourcing, geopolitical exposure, and capacity constraints.

3) Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Establish across-functional networkwith engineering, quality, product management, and operations to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Partner with NPI and engineering teams to ensureearly supplier involvementin new product development and design-to-cost initiatives.
• Collaborate with sustainability teams to ensureresponsible sourcing and ESG compliance.

4) Market Intelligence & Innovation

• Maintain expert knowledge ofglobal supply markets, cost drivers, and emerging technologies.
• Continuously monitormarket trends, commodity indices, and competitive benchmarksto inform sourcing decisions.
• Identify and implementVA/VE opportunitiesand innovation initiatives with suppliers.

5) Leadership & Team Development

• Lead category, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Build organizational capability instrategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier development.
• Championdigital procurement toolsand analytics for data-driven decision-making.

Success Metrics

• Cost Optimization:Annual cost savings, VA/VE initiatives, TCO improvements.
• Supplier Performance:OTD, quality metrics, risk mitigation effectiveness.
• Category Strategy Execution:Adoption of sourcing strategies across regions and factories.
• Innovation & ESG:Supplier-driven innovation and compliance with sustainability goals.
• Team Development:Capability growth and retention of category managers.

Qualifications

• Education:Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering; Master’s or MBA preferred.
• Experience:
  • 8+ years instrategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain, with global category management experience.
  • Proven track record incost optimization, supplier negotiations, and risk management.
  • Experience inindustrial, HVAC, or manufacturing sectorspreferred.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency inprocurement systems(SAP, Ariba) and analytics tools.
  • Strong understanding ofcost modeling, commodity markets, and sourcing best practices.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to influence across functions and cultures in a matrixed organization.
• Language:English required; additional languages (German, French, Spanish) a plus.
• Travel:~15–20% globally.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong execution focus
• Data-driven decision-making and analytical rigor
• Leadership and talent development
• Supplier relationship management and collaboration
• Continuous improvement and innovation mindset

More about us

Carrier is the world’s leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions. We have of a history of more than 100 years of proven innovation, solving problems on a global level, and our innovations drive new industries. Our mission is to be the first choice for heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions worldwide. We work every day to make the world a better place to live, work and play. Consistently ranked as one of the world’s most respected companies, we are also a pioneer of social responsibility, looking after the environment as well our people.

Now, as the global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, we’re just getting started. Through digitally enabled solutions; intelligent, connected ecosystems; and a commitment to customers for the entire lifecycle, we’re writing the next chapter. For our company. And for the world.

Pay Range:

CHF121,000.00 - CHF242,000.00