Associate Director, Supplier Assurance

Santa Catarina, Nuevo León**Job ID** ******** **Job Category** Supply Chain**Rol: Associate Director, Supplier Assurance****Location: Santa Catarina Nuevo Leon (CMX- G)****Build a Career with Confidence****Carrier Global Corporation**, a 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 the way in inventing new technologies and entire industries.Today, we continue to lead thanks to a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do.**About the Role**As an**Associate Director, Supplier Assurance**, you will play a critical role in ensuring the continuity of our manufacturing operations by leading strategic initiatives that secure material flow and supplier performance.Your leadership will directly impact our ability to deliver high-quality HVAC products across four commercial plants.**Key Responsibilities**In this role, you will:- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team responsible for daily supplier performance and assurance.- Ensure uninterrupted material flow to support manufacturing operations across four commercial HVAC plants.- Proactively manage and resolve supply chain disruptions through close collaboration with suppliers, cross-functional teams, and internal stakeholders.- Develop and monitor robust KPIs and early warning indicators to identify and mitigate potential material shortages and supplier capacity constraints.- Implement and manage crisis-response mechanisms, including supplier escalations and executive briefings.- Guide root cause analysis and countermeasure planning for recurring supply issues.- Serve as the primary escalation point for supplier performance issues requiring senior-level visibility and action.- Collaborate closely with Materials, Operations, Engineering, and Procurement teams to align supply recovery plans with production needs.- analytical tools such as Line of Balance, inventory models, and production scenario planning to make data-driven decisions and build supply assurance strategies.- Foster strong, trust-based relationships with suppliers to promote transparency, collaboration, and joint problem-solving.- Provide clear guidance, coaching, and mentorship to team members to build capability and accountability.- Drive continuous improvement in supplier assurance processes, tools, and visibility.**Requirements**:We're looking for individuals who are strategic, collaborative, and results-driven.If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.**Minimum qualifications**:- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.- 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Supplier Management, or Procurement.- Strong background in HVAC or industrial products.- Proven ability to lead teams and drive performance in fast-paced, crisis-oriented environments.- Proficiency in inventory management principles, capacity planning, and supply risk mitigation.- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level reporting.- Ability to influence cross-functionally and operate with urgency, clarity, and precision.**Preferred qualifications**:- Master's degree in a relevant field.- Additional experience in complex industrial environments.**Benefits**We are committed to offering competitive benefits programs for all our employees and enhancing them when needed.- Comprehensive health insurance for peace of mind.- Professional development opportunities to advance your career.**Our Commitment to You**Our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity, and passion of our employees.We strive to provide a great place to work that attracts, develops, and retains top talent, promotes engagement, fosters teamwork, and drives innovation for our customers.We aim to create an environment where you feel you belong, with diversity and inclusion as the engine of growth and innovation.Through best-in-class programs and practices, we offer enriching career opportunities, listen to employee feedback, and continuously challenge ourselves to improve.This is The Carrier Way.**Join us and make a difference.****Now****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.