Manager, Procurement

Carrier; Tauru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation in India seeks an experienced procurement leader to drive RFPs, negotiate prices, and own cost accountability across large territories. You will guide supplier selection and monitor performance to ensure timely deliveries while aligning with strategic procurement goals.

The role requires leadership across procurement programs, risk management, and continuous improvement, with a focus on achieving optimal value and reliable supply for Carrier’s global operations.

Qualifications

• Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one work area.
• Has broad knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.
• University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 12 years' experience

Responsibilities

• Manages execution of processes, standards, and operational plans in support of Procurement strategy, including RFPs, negotation strategy, cost accountability, and/or program execution.
• Directs programs for effective vendor selection and management with a view to minimize purchasing costs without compromising quality or reliability of supply.
• Reviews changes in price trends and manufacturing processes and makes recommendations to ensure successful procurement process.
• Manages resolution of client issues or problems.
• Monitors and coordinates suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries to ensure resolution of problems such as shortages and missed or late deliveries.
• Authorizes purchase orders, negotiates prices and approves payments to support the procurement process in large territories.
• Reviews and assesses request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.
• Analyzes and monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to help determine need for changes

Skills

Procurement leadership

Vendor management

RFPs

Negotiation

Cost control

Supply chain

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

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.

• Third-party parts catalog — Build and own the 3rd-party products and parts catalog for M&U: part numbers, descriptions, attributes, images, supersessions, and cross-references to OEM equivalents.
• Global 3rd-party supplier list (AVL) — Establish and maintain the approved global supplier list for third-party suppliers as a single source of truth, with region, capability, and qualification status.
• Supplier specifications — Govern supplier specs (drawings, tolerances, material and compliance requirements); keep them version-controlled and linked to the correct part and supplier, and drive spec standardization to enable dual-sourcing.
• Supplier master + PFEP — Maintain supplier master data and the Plan For Every Part: for every SKU — sourcing supplier, lead time, MOQ, pack/lot size, unit cost, replenishment logic, and inventory strategy.

Summary

Leads team of intermediate to experienced Procurement professionals, setting objectives and guiding others on RFPs, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, and/or program execution. Reviews prices, manufacturing processes, and contracts and makes recommendations for changes to ensure a successful procurement process.

Job Description

• Manages execution of processes, standards, and operational plans in support of Procurement strategy, including RFPs, negotation strategy, cost accountability, and/or program execution.
• Directs programs for effective vendor selection and management with a view to minimize purchasing costs without compromising quality or reliability of supply.
• Reviews changes in price trends and manufacturing processes and makes recommendations to ensure successful procurement process.
• Manages resolution of client issues or problems.
• Monitors and coordinates suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries to ensure resolution of problems such as shortages and missed or late deliveries.
• Authorizes purchase orders, negotiates prices and approves payments to support the procurement process in large territories.
• Reviews and assesses request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.
• Analyzes and monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to help determine need for changes.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one work area.
• Has broad knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.
• University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 12 years' experience

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.