Copper and Aluminum Category Manager

Santa Catarina, Nuevo León**Job ID** **Job Category** Supply Chain**Country**:Mexico** Location**:LOC5021 Planta G : Av. Finsa 3202, Parque Industrial FINSA 1 Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, México, 66350**Role**:Copper and Aluminum Category Manager (CM)**Location**:Planta G: Av. Finsa 3202, Parque Industrial FINSA 1 Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, México, 66350**Full/ Part-time**:Full time**Build a career with confidence**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.**About the role****Key Responsibilities**:As a Commodity Manager, you’ll be responsible for:- Collaborate within the Global Category team and across Product Management and Engineering to develop long-term strategy and technology roadmap- Align the roadmap and ensure we have the correct portfolio of suppliers with capabilities to meet all business objectives- Identification of potential supply risk and development of mitigating strategies- Work with engineering and product safety team to define critical standards for supplier selection for assigned category- Help influence supplier selection for all NPI by teaming up with engineering / product management at start of new product conception- Manage the approved vendor list for category spend and communicate throughout the organization most preferred / least preferred suppliers- Ensure a competitive sourcing environment by driving efforts for dual qualification of supply, routinely quoting incumbent spend, and working with sites to ensure suppliers routinely challenged on cost- Negotiate best in class long term supply contracts- Interface with cross functional teams to assess current and future sourcing needs in terms of technology, cost, and mfg. location / lead-time- Deliver periodic executive business review of category (5-year plan) focusing on overall strategy, industry landscape, supplier capabilities, performance, and technical roadmaps- Help define strategic business objectives from a cost, delivery, contracting and NPI perspective- Manage overall supplier relationships for top suppliers in category- Maintain working knowledge of market trends, key drivers of supply conditions, and cost structure along with any technology shifts ongoing- Travel to supplier manufacturing locations to assess “ground conditions”, foster healthy working relationships, and deliver key messages to supplier leadership- Working across global time zones to build and execute commodity strategies**Requirements**:We are looking for people who are Commodity Manager. If this is you, get in touch.As a minimum you must have:- BS in Supply Chain Management or General Business Administration with a concentration in Supply Chain.- 5+ years’ experience in Sourcing & Supply chain environment- Global supply chain experience working with diverse worldwide team spanning multiple time zones.- Familiarity with strategic sourcing concepts and tools.- Successful negotiation experience with international suppliers.- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).- Proficiency ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, BPCS).- Advanced English.Soft skills:- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.**Benefits**We are committed to offering competitive benefits programs for all of our employees, and enhancing our programs when necessary.- Have peace of mind and body with our health insurance- Drive forward your career through professional development opportunities**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 the best talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork and ultimately drives innovation for the benefit of our customers.We strive to create an environment where you feel that you belong, with diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation. We develop and deploy best-in-class programs and practices, providing enriching career opportunities, listening to employee feedback and always challenging ourselves to do better. 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.