Associate Manager-Procurement

Carrier; Hyderabad, Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation in Hyderabad, India is seeking an experienced Senior Category Manager for the Plastics category to drive spend analytics, supplier mapping, and executive insights supporting the global strategy.

The role collaborates with regional sourcing, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and finance to ensure consistent execution across regions. Requires 12–15 years in category management and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the specified fields.
• 12–15 years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, supply chain analytics, or related roles.
• Experience supporting global or regional sourcing teams in a matrix organization.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of the global plastics category strategy by delivering spend analysis, market intelligence, technology and supplier mapping, dashboards, and executive-level insights.
• Support global and regional negotiations through cost models, benchmarks, business cases, and structured negotiation preparation; track contract renewals and compliance.
• Identify, size, and track cost-reduction, productivity, and metal-to-plastic conversion opportunities; support AOP commitments and savings validation with finance.
• Manage plastics category and transformation governance, including meeting cadence, project pipeline, materials, action tracking, and supplier/QBR review preparation.
• Partner with regional sourcing, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and finance teams to support technical validation and consistent execution of the global category strategy across regions.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Materials, or Polymer Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field

Job description

Build a career with confidence

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of the global plastics category strategy by delivering spend analysis, market intelligence, technology and supplier mapping, dashboards, and executive-level insights.
• Support global and regional negotiations through cost models, benchmarks, business cases, and structured negotiation preparation; track contract renewals and compliance.
• Identify, size, and track cost-reduction, productivity, and metal-to-plastic conversion opportunities; support AOP commitments and savings validation with finance.
• Manage plastics category and transformation governance, including meeting cadence, project pipeline, materials, action tracking, and supplier/QBR review preparation.
• Partner with regional sourcing, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and finance teams to support technical validation and consistent execution of the global category strategy across regions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Materials, or Polymer Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 12~15 years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, supply chain analytics, or related roles.
• Experience supporting global or regional sourcing teams in a matrix organization.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC, engineered plastics, resins, molded or extruded components, or related engineered-component supply bases.
• Exposure to metal-to-plastic transformation, value engineering, global negotiations, contract management, or productivity programs.
• Experience working with global stakeholders across APAC, EMEA, and Americas.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and commercial mindset
• Attention to detail and structured problemsolving
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting senior leaders