Specialist, Indirect Procurement

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

Job summary

Carrier is seeking an experienced procurement professional to support indirect spend across IT, services, facilities, and other categories from its Hyderabad location. You will analyze spend, run RFx events, and drive supplier performance with cross-functional teams to deliver savings and process improvements.

The role requires 6–8 years in indirect procurement, strong data analytics, and experience with SAP Ariba, SAP, Coupa, or Oracle. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• 6–8 years in indirect procurement or category management.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, contract management, and supplier performance.
• Experience with SAP Ariba, SAP, Coupa or Oracle.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis/reporting.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing and procurement activities across indirect categories (IT, Professional Services, Marketing, Facilities, HR, Travel, Fleet, MRO).
• Conduct spend analysis to identify cost-saving and supplier optimization opportunities.
• Manage RFx processes including RFI, RFP, RFQ, bid analysis and supplier evaluation.
• Collaborate with Category Managers and stakeholders to support sourcing initiatives.
• Support contract review and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
• Monitor supplier performance and develop scorecards and governance processes.
• Create procurement dashboards, savings trackers, sourcing pipelines, and management reports.
• Support PR to PO processes and resolve procurement-related issues.
• Ensure data accuracy in SAP Ariba, SAP, Coupa, Oracle, or equivalent systems.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation opportunities, and process standardization within procurement operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication skills

MS Excel / data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering

Tools

SAP Ariba

SAP

Coupa

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

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.

About The Role

• Support strategic sourcing and procurement activities across indirect spend categories to achieve cost savings, process efficiency, compliance, and supplier performance objectives.
• Partner with business stakeholders to manage sourcing, contracting, supplier engagement, spend analysis, and purchase requisition requirements.
• Drive procurement best practices, policy compliance, and data-driven decision-making to deliver business value and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing and procurement activities across indirect categories such as IT, Professional Services, Marketing, Facilities, HR, Travel, Fleet, MRO, and Corporate Services.
• Conduct spend analysis and identify cost-saving, productivity, and supplier optimization opportunities.
• Manage RFx processes including RFI, RFP, RFQ, bid analysis, supplier evaluation, and negotiation support.
• Collaborate with Category Managers, business stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to support sourcing initiatives.
• Support contract review processes and ensure all sourcing activities adhere to procurement policies and compliance requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and assist in developing supplier scorecards and governance processes.
• Create and maintain procurement dashboards, savings trackers, sourcing pipelines, and management reports.
• Support purchase requisition (PR) to purchase order (PO) processes and resolve procurement-related operational issues.
• Ensure data accuracy in procurement systems such as SAP Ariba, SAP, Coupa, Oracle, or equivalent platforms.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, automation opportunities, and process standardization within procurement operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 6-8 years of experience in Indirect Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Operations, or Category Management support.
• Strong understanding of sourcing methodologies, supplier management, contract management, and procurement processes.
• Experience working with procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, SAP, Coupa, Oracle, or similar tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis/reporting.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting global procurement operations across multiple regions is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, CSCP, or equivalent are an added advantage.

Preferred Competencies

• Strategic Sourcing
• Spend Analytics
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Contract Management
• Cost Optimization
• Stakeholder Management
• Procurement Compliance
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• SAP Ariba / Procurement Systems
• Continuous Improvement & Automation

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.