Assistant Manage, Commodity Management & Sourcing

Carrier; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation is seeking an NPI Sourcing professional for Gurugram, India. The role covers steel, copper, plastics, EPS, rubber, motors, valves, accumulators and hardware, with collaboration across R&D, engineering and manufacturing to align sourcing with design intent.

Candidate will manage supplier qualification, cost modeling and negotiations, while driving value engineering and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent with 6–9 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in sourcing for multiple commodities (steel, copper, plastics, rubber, motors and hardware).
• Familiarity with PPAP, FMEA, APQP and QC tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard suppliers aligned with new product requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing to align sourcing with design intent.
• Conduct cost modeling, benchmarking and negotiations to meet target costs.
• Identify supply risks early and develop mitigation plans.
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery, and compliance during prototypes and pilot builds.
• Negotiate terms and long-term contracts for new products.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes and supplier engagement models.
• Update supply chain practices per environmental policies and regulations.
• Create cost reduction roadmap prior to product launches.

Skills

Sourcing / NPI

Steel & Metals

Plastics & EPS

3D drawings

PPAP / FMEA / APQP

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Cost modeling & benchmarking

Supplier qualification

Project management

VAVE / should-cost analysis

Data analysis

Supplier relationship management

Multi-cultural teamwork

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Role: NPI Sourcing- Steel, Copper, Plastics, EPS, Rubber, Motors, Valves, Accumulators, Hardware

Location: Gurugram, India

Full/ Part-time: Full time

Work Schedule: 6 days a week (Alternate Saturdays off)

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About The Role

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do.

This role will be responsible for following NPI Sourcing- Steel, Copper, Plastics, EPS, Rubber, Motors, Valves, Accumulators, Hardware

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier identification: Evaluate and onboard suppliers aligned with new product requirements.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing teams to align sourcing strategies with design intent.
• Cost analysis: Conduct cost modeling, benchmarking, and negotiations to achieve target cost objectives.
• Risk management: Identify supply chain risks early and develop mitigation plans.
• Supplier performance: Monitor supplier quality, delivery, and compliance during prototype and pilot builds.
• Contract management: Negotiate terms, agreements, and long-term supply contracts for new products.
• Process improvement: Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes, tools, and supplier engagement models.
• Review or update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws.
• Create cost reduction roadmap on/before the product launch for next years

Skills / Competencies Required To Do The Job

• Steel, Copper, Plastics, EPS, Rubber, Motors, Valves, Accumulators, Hardware background with previous factory experience.
• Proficient in understanding 3D and 2 D drawings
• Experience in driving Supplier qualification programs and supplier process improvements.
• Good knowledge of Purchasing disciplines and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Well equipped with knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, APQP & QC Tools
• Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.
• Experience in Project Management.
• Value engineering skills (VAVE, should-cost analysis, benchmarking)
• Customer Focus and understanding of market trends
• Product Management & Product Benchmarking
• Proactive and result oriented
• Ability to work in multi-tasking and a multi-cultural environment
• Developing and fostering relationships with Suppliers while driving lower costs, superior performance and continuous improvement
• Interpersonal and interdepartmental Coordination skills

Summary

• Established Commodity / Account Management & Strategic Sourcing professional. Executes contracts in accordance with sourcing goals and acceptable service levels. Analyzes supplier data and price proposals to ensure acceptable pricing, quality, timing, and reliability of supply.

Job Description

• Participates in negotiations for the procurement of goods, services, and supplies.
• Executes purchasing and / or other commodity management activities.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires theoretical to advanced knowledge obtained through a University degree, combined with experience
• Practical knowledge of Carrier organization, programs or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work
• University Degree or equivalent
• 6-9 years of relevant experience
• Manages contracts in accordance with sourcing goals and acceptable service levels.
• Analyzes price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to help determine reasonable prices.
• Research suppliers to ensure that the organization's standards of price, quality timing, and reliability of supply are met.
• Researches and consolidates buyer/market profiles to ensure database is administered and kept up to date.

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.