Senior Global Steel & Castings Procurement Lead

carrier; Schweiz; Hybrid; CHF 121,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exciting environment

Development opportunities

International career opportunities

English language use

Language courses

Competitive remuneration

Meal vouchers

Pension contributions

Flexible working hours

Home office

Personal days off

Job summary

Carrier Innovation Technologies GmbH in Luzern, Switzerland seeks a Sr. Manager – Steel & Castings Procurement to lead a global category strategy optimizing cost, availability, and innovation. You will oversee supplier relations, costed BOMs, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, and operations.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in strategic sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and experience in industrial sectors. English is required; travel up to 15-20% globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 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.
• Proven track record in cost optimization, supplier negotiations, and risk management.
• Experience in industrial, HVAC, or manufacturing sectors preferred.
• Proficiency in procurement systems (SAP, Ariba) and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive category strategy aligned with Carrier’s global supply chain, product, and manufacturing strategies.
• Optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) through cost modeling, value engineering, and sourcing innovation.
• Lead costed BOM development and ensure alignment with product lifecycle and technology roadmaps.
• Drive dual sourcing, re-sourcing, and supplier qualification to ensure supply continuity and competitiveness.
• Manage strategic relationships with key suppliers; negotiate long-term agreements focusing on cost, quality, delivery, and ESG compliance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Cost optimization

Supplier negotiations

Risk management

Leadership

Data analytics

Influencing cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain / Business / Engineering

Master’s or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Carrier Innovation Technologies GmbH in Luzern, Switzerland seeks a Sr. Manager – Steel & Castings Procurement to lead a global category strategy optimizing cost, availability, and innovation. You will oversee supplier relations, costed BOMs, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, and operations.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in strategic sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and experience in industrial sectors. English is required; travel up to 15-20% globally.