Data Center HVAC Commodity Manager — Strategic Sourcing Leader

Carrier Global Corporation; Santa Catarina; Remote; MXN 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation in Mexico seeks an HVAC Commodity Manager – Data Center to lead sourcing strategies for critical HVAC and chiller components used in data centers. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning and Global Sourcing to optimize cost, quality and continuity of supply.

The role requires 5+ years in strategic sourcing or commodity management, experience with direct materials, SAP/Excel proficiency, and bilingual English/Spanish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, Category Management, or Procurement of direct materials in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing direct material commodities and suppliers, including RFQs, supplier selection, negotiations, cost reduction and performance.
• Experience with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Planning and Supply Chain.
• Proficiency with SAP ERP and advanced Excel; experience supporting regional or global sourcing.
• Fully bilingual (English and Spanish) with strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing and commodity strategies for critical HVAC, chiller, mechanical, electrical and electromechanical components for Data Center applications.
• Lead RFQs, supplier selection, negotiations, cost reduction initiatives and Total Cost of Ownership analyses.
• Develop, qualify and manage suppliers; identify localization, dual-sourcing and supply-risk mitigation opportunities.
• Collaborate with Engineering and cross-functional teams to support NPI, component qualification, BOM requirements and supplier readiness.
• Manage supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, lead time and continuity objectives.
• Support critical aftermarket and spare parts requirements, including long lead-time components and NLA transitions.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Planning, Engineering, Field Service and Global Sourcing to resolve supply risks and ensure business continuity.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Commodity Management

Category Management

Procurement of direct materials

Negotiations

Supply Chain

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

SAP ERP

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Carrier Global Corporation in Mexico seeks an HVAC Commodity Manager – Data Center to lead sourcing strategies for critical HVAC and chiller components used in data centers. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning and Global Sourcing to optimize cost, quality and continuity of supply.

The role requires 5+ years in strategic sourcing or commodity management, experience with direct materials, SAP/Excel proficiency, and bilingual English/Spanish.