About Carrier:

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. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

About This Role:

Engages cross functional team members while overseeing the execution of key elements of supply chain strategy. Develops supplier standards and networks in support of organization's standards for price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. Establishes strategy for supplier selection and negotiations.

Job Description:

• CSA category management of drives, heaters, ignitors, dampers

• Establishes elements of commodity / account management and strategic sourcing plans.

• Develops supply chain standards and networks that address capacity issues, production location decisions, etc.

• Approves the selection of suppliers to meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply.

• Establishes strategy for negotiating awards contracts, specifying spending limits and qualified sources of supply.

• Partners with internal clients and stakeholders to identify sourcing needs.

• Reviews and recommends supply markets to source for the best practices.

• Directs negotiations with suppliers, and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices, and to determine the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability and ability to meet required schedules.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree with 8+ years of experience Direct Materials Strategic Sourcing OR Masters Degree with 5+ years experience Direct Materials Strategic Sourcing

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time (internationally as needed)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong experience in CSA category management, specifically with components such as drives, heaters, ignitors, dampers, or related electromechanical assemblies.

• Demonstrated success in global strategic sourcing, supplier development, and long-term contract negotiations within a manufacturing environment.

• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to conduct cost modeling, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, and market benchmarking.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across engineering, operations, quality, and finance.

• Experience managing global supplier networks, including capacity planning, risk mitigation, and production footprint optimization.

• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP/Oracle) and strong knowledge of supply chain best practices, including supplier performance management and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred).

Benefits:

Employees are eligible for benefits, including: - Health Care benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; wellness incentives

• Retirement benefits
• Time Off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here: Work With Us | Carrier Corporate The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Pay Range:

The annual salary for this position is $146,750–$205,250. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date. Job Posting Date: 02/19/2026

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.

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