Global Copper & Aluminum Sourcing Leader

CHE8 Carrier Innovation Technologies, GmbH; Luzern; On-site; CHF 121,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will lead a team, drive supplier performance, and align with Carrier’s technology roadmap. You will partner with engineering, quality, product management, and operations to ensure sustainable sourcing, risk mitigation, and supply continuity across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering; Master’s or MBA preferred.
• 8+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain with global category management experience.
• Proficiency in procurement systems (SAP, Ariba) and analytics tools.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills; ability to influence across functions and cultures.
• English required; additional languages (German, French, Spanish) a plus.
• Travel: ~15–20% globally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategy aligned with Carrier’s supply chain and manufacturing strategies.
• Lead cost modeling, VA/VE, and costed BOM development; drive supply continuity.
• Manage supplier relationships; negotiate long-term agreements focusing on cost, quality, delivery and ESG.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, product management, and operations for early supplier involvement.
• Monitor market trends and identify innovation opportunities with suppliers.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation skills

Influence across functions

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering

Master's or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

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

You will lead a team, drive supplier performance, and align with Carrier’s technology roadmap. You will partner with engineering, quality, product management, and operations to ensure sustainable sourcing, risk mitigation, and supply continuity across regions.