Strategic Category Manager for Contract Manufacturing

hace 6 días


San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, México Carrier A tiempo completo

Job Description:

As a key member of the Carrier team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's Contract Manufacturing category strategy. With a focus on operational excellence and efficiency, you will be responsible for managing global category spend, developing and implementing short- and long-term strategies, and fostering collaboration across suppliers, supply chain organizations, engineering, quality, and product management teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage global category spend for approximately $400-$500M
  • Develop and implement a category strategy that optimizes affordability, availability, agility, and innovation
  • Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
  • Own vendor performance data and report metrics to leadership
  • Collaborate with the Global Strategic Sourcing team and across Product Management and Engineering to align on long-term strategy, technology roadmap, and risk mitigation

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, finance, or business
  • 10+ years of experience in sourcing and familiarity with industrial operations
  • Strategic sourcing experience in Contract Manufacturing
  • Experience with strategic sourcing and lean tools
  • Strong knowledge of supply chain strategy and category-specific experience
  • Proven track record of successful leadership, negotiation, and strategic communication

Preferred Experience:

  • MBA or professional certifications (CPM, CPSM, CIRM, CPIM)
  • Strong business acumen and experience collaborating across various levels within a diverse, global organization

About Carrier:

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.



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