Segment Category Manager - Raw Materials

Carrier; Georgia; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier is seeking a qualified candidate for a supply chain management role in Georgia, USA. The successful applicant will manage category spending, develop strategies for Raw Materials, and collaborate with both suppliers and internal teams to optimize operational efficiency in a dynamic environment.

A Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of sourcing experience are essential for this role, along with strong negotiation skills and expertise in strategic sourcing concepts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a sourcing environment.
• Familiarity with strategic sourcing concepts and lean tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage category spend for a specific region.
• Develop and implement category strategy optimizing affordability and innovation.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams on sourcing decisions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing concepts

Lean tools

Negotiation skills

Digital dexterity

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, finance, business, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

About this role

• Manages category spend for a specific region
• Responsible for building short and long-term Raw Materials category strategy to ensure operational efficiencies
• Establishes a cross-functional network and fosters collaboration with suppliers, wider supply chain organization, engineering, quality, and product management
• Owns the vendor performance data and reports metrics to leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategy which optimizes affordability, availability, agility, and innovation. Leverage understanding of similar industry, sourcing concepts, and lean tools to ensure parts delivered on time at best cost and quality.
• Manage external relationship with suppliers and assume responsibility for all internal activities and decisions associated with Raw Materials category and suppliers, including contract negotiation, new product development, approved vendor list, RFX, re-sourcing, dual qualification, pricing changes, quality, and capacity.
• Collaborate within the Global Category team and across Product Management and Engineering to align on long-term strategy, technology roadmap, and risk mitigation
• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, finance, business, or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in sourcing environment, familiarity with strategic sourcing concepts and lean tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or professional certifications (CPM, CPSM, CIRM, CPIM)Strong knowledge of supply chain strategy (development and execution), category or industry specific experience preferred
• Independently driven problem solver with appetite to address complex challenges in a fast-moving environment
• Proven track record of successful leadership, negotiation, and strategic communication
• Strong business acumen and experience collaborating across various levels within a diverse, global organization
• Digital dexterity and ability to leverage data. Very comfortable with Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook