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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**
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Administrator to support executives and teams in Lucerne with calendar management, travel arrangements, recordkeeping, and onboarding. This role combines coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. It's an excellent opportunity for someone detail-oriented who enjoys managing diverse administrative responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
**Job Description**
+ Managing and coordinating executive calendars (schedule meetings, handle logistic)
+ Arranging flights, preparing itineraries, and managing expense reports accurately and on time
+ Maintaining organised digital and physical records, incl. contracts, reports/correspondence, while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with company policies.
+ Supporting financial processes (purchase orders, tracking invoices, ensuring timely payments)
+ Overseeing onboarding of new employees
+ Being the main point of contact for stakeholders, managing correspondence and preparing meeting materials.
+ Suggesting improvements to administrative processes to increase efficiency and organisation.
**Requirements**
+ Several years of experience managing multiple administrative tasks and priorities while providing seamless support to executives and teams.
+ Exceptional organisational, problem-solving, and time-management skills
+ Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), fluency in German and English (with excellent written and verbal communication skills)
**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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**Date Posted:**

**Country:**
Switzerland
**Location:**
Bahnhofstrasse 3, Postfach 371, Dietlikon / ZH
**Werde Teil unseres Teams!**
Wir suchen talentierte Fachleute für die Positionen: Monteur, Servicetechniker und Reparateur, um die Innovation und Exzellenz bei Otis Schweiz voranzutreiben.
Bringe Dein Fachwissen in ein Unternehmen ein, das Sicherheit, Qualität, Ethik, Zusammenarbeit und Wachstum wertschätzt.
**Voraussetzungen**
+ Abgeschlossene technische Ausbildung wie Elektriker:in, Elektromonteur:in, Mechaniker:in, Polymechaniker:in oder ähnlich.
+ Wenn du dich mit Liften bereits auskennst ist das ein grosser Vorteil
+ Du sprichst fliessend Deutsch
+ Einen Führerschein der Kategorie B setzen wir voraus, ebenso wie einen Wohnort im Einsatzgebiet
**Was wir Dir bieten**
+ Unsere Firmenkultur ist unser wichtigstes Gut und ist tief im Unternehmen verankert und wird von allen Mitarbeitern gelebt und geschätzt. Mehr Informationen über unsere «Otis Absolutes» findest Du hier ( .
+ Erfolgsprämien
+ Gute Pensionskasse
+ 5 Wochen Urlaub
+ Verpflegungszuschuss
+ 5 Brückentage zu Weihnachten (je nach Rolle)
**Steige ein - Steige auf!**
Haben wir Dich überzeugt? Dann freuen wir uns auf Deine Bewerbung! Bitte teile uns in deinem Anschreiben mit, für welche der drei Positionen Du dich interessierst.
**Hinweis** : Diese Ausschreibung bezieht sich nicht auf eine aktuell offene Position. Sollte derzeit keine passende Stelle für Dein Profil verfügbar sein, nehmen wir Deine Bewerbung gerne in unseren Talentpool auf. Wir informieren Dich , sobald eine geeignete Position frei wird, die Deinen Qualifikationen und Interessen entspricht.
If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.
Otis is the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.
You may recognize our products in some of the world's most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 69,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.
When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You'll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you'll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge. 
We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.
Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people - passengers, customers, and colleagues - at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes - prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here ( .
Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!
_Otis is An Equal Opportunity 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 protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at
**Privacy Policy and Terms:**
Click on this link ( to read the Policy and Terms
We go to great lengths to hire and develop the best people, and offer a supportive environment where employees are motivated and empowered to perform at their full potential. Today, we continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible to thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world.

**Date Posted:**

**Country:**
Switzerland
**Location:**
Kreuzstrasse 34, 6010 Kriens
**Werde Teil unseres Teams in Kriens, Luzern!**
Wir suchen talentierte Fachleute für die Positionen: Monteur, Servicetechniker und Reparateur, um die Innovation und Exzellenz bei Otis Schweiz voranzutreiben.
Bringe Dein Fachwissen in ein Unternehmen ein, das Sicherheit, Qualität, Ethik, Zusammenarbeit und Wachstum wertschätzt.
**Voraussetzungen**
+ Abgeschlossene technische Ausbildung wie Elektriker:in, Elektromonteur:in, Mechaniker:in, Polymechaniker:in oder ähnlich.
+ Wenn du dich mit Liften bereits auskennst ist das ein grosser Vorteil
+ Du sprichst fliessend Deutsch
+ Einen Führerschein der Kategorie B setzen wir voraus, ebenso wie einen Wohnort im Einsatzgebiet
**Was wir Dir bieten**
+ Unsere Firmenkultur ist unser wichtigstes Gut und ist tief im Unternehmen verankert und wird von allen Mitarbeitern gelebt und geschätzt. Mehr Informationen über unsere «Otis Absolutes» findest Du hier ( .
+ Erfolgsprämien
+ Gute Pensionskasse
+ 5 Wochen Urlaub
+ Verpflegungszuschuss
+ 5 Brückentage zu Weihnachten (je nach Rolle)
**Steige ein - Steige auf!**
Haben wir Dich überzeugt? Dann freuen wir uns auf Deine Bewerbung! Bitte teile uns in deinem Anschreiben mit, für welche der drei Positionen Du dich interessierst.
**Hinweis** : Diese Ausschreibung bezieht sich nicht auf eine aktuell offene Position. Sollte derzeit keine passende Stelle für Dein Profil verfügbar sein, nehmen wir Deine Bewerbung gerne in unseren Talentpool auf. Wir informieren Dich , sobald eine geeignete Position frei wird, die Deinen Qualifikationen und Interessen entspricht.
If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.
Otis is the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.
You may recognize our products in some of the world's most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 69,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.
When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You'll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you'll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge. 
We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.
Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people - passengers, customers, and colleagues - at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes - prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here ( .
Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!
_Otis is An Equal Opportunity 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 protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at
**Privacy Policy and Terms:**
Click on this link ( to read the Policy and Terms
We go to great lengths to hire and develop the best people, and offer a supportive environment where employees are motivated and empowered to perform at their full potential. Today, we continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible to thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world.

**Role Purpose**
The Associate Director - Valves Procurement Leader is responsible for developing and executing a global category strategy that optimizes cost, availability, agility, and innovation. This role leads a team to deliver cost optimization, supplier performance, and strategic alignment with Carrier's long-term product and technology roadmap.
The leader will drive supplier relationship management, costed BOM development, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, product management, and operations to ensure sourcing strategies enable business growth, risk mitigation, and sustainability goals.
**Key Responsibilities**
1) Category Strategy & Execution
+ Develop and implement a comprehensive category strategy aligned with Carrier's global supply chain, product, and manufacturing strategies.
+ Optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) through cost modeling, value engineering, and sourcing innovation.
+ Lead costed BOM development and ensure alignment with product lifecycle and technology roadmaps.
+ Drive dual sourcing, re-sourcing, and supplier qualification to ensure supply continuity and competitiveness.
2) Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
+ Manage strategic relationships with key suppliers; negotiate long-term agreements focusing on cost, quality, delivery, and ESG compliance.
+ Own vendor performance data and report metrics (OTD, quality, cost savings) to leadership.
+ Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-sourcing, geopolitical exposure, and capacity constraints.
3) Cross-Functional Collaboration
+ Establish a cross-functional network with engineering, quality, product management, and operations to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
+ Partner with NPI and engineering teams to ensure early supplier involvement in new product development and design-to-cost initiatives.
+ Collaborate with sustainability teams to ensure responsible sourcing and ESG compliance.
4) Market Intelligence & Innovation
+ Maintain expert knowledge of global supply markets, cost drivers, and emerging technologies.
+ Continuously monitor market trends, commodity indices, and competitive benchmarks to inform sourcing decisions.
+ Identify and implement VA/VE opportunities and innovation initiatives with suppliers.
5) Leadership & Team Development
+ Lead category team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
+ Build organizational capability in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier development.
+ Champion digital procurement tools and analytics for data-driven decision-making.
**Success Metrics**
+ Cost Optimization: Annual cost savings, VA/VE initiatives, TCO improvements.
+ Supplier Performance: OTD, quality metrics, risk mitigation effectiveness.
+ Category Strategy Execution: Adoption of sourcing strategies across regions and factories.
+ Innovation & ESG: Supplier-driven innovation and compliance with sustainability goals.
+ Team Development: Capability growth and retention of category managers.
**Qualifications**
+ Education: Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering; Master's or MBA preferred.
+ Experience:
+ 10+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain, with global category management experience.
+ Proven track record in cost optimization, supplier negotiations, and risk management.
+ Experience in industrial, HVAC, or manufacturing sectors preferred.
+ Technical Skills:
+ Proficiency in procurement systems (SAP, Ariba) and analytics tools.
+ Strong understanding of cost modeling, commodity markets, and sourcing best practices.
+ Soft Skills:
+ Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
+ Ability to influence across functions and cultures in a matrixed organization.
+ Language: English required; additional languages (German, French, Spanish) a plus.
+ Travel: ~15-20% globally.
**Core Competencies**
+ Strategic thinking with strong execution focus
+ Data-driven decision-making and analytical rigor
+ Leadership and talent development
+ Supplier relationship management and collaboration
+ Continuous improvement and innovation mindset
**More about us:**
Carrier is the world's leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions. We have of a history of more than 100 years of proven innovation, solving problems on a global level, and our innovations drive new industries. Our mission is to be the first choice for heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions worldwide. We work every day to make the world a better place to live, work and play. Consistently ranked as one of the world's most respected companies, we are also a pioneer of social responsibility, looking after the environment as well our people.
Now, as the global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, we're just getting started. Through digitally enabled solutions; intelligent, connected ecosystems; and a commitment to customers for the entire lifecycle, we're writing the next chapter. For our company. And for the world.
**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.**
**Job Applicant's Privacy Notice:**
Click on this link ( to read the Job Applicant's Privacy Notice

**Role Purpose**
The Director - Compressors & Refrigerants Procurement Leader is responsible for developing and executing a global category strategy that optimizes cost, availability, agility, and innovation. This role leads a team to deliver cost optimization, supplier performance, and strategic alignment with Carrier's long-term product and technology roadmap.
The leader will drive supplier relationship management, costed BOM development, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, product management, and operations to ensure sourcing strategies enable business growth, risk mitigation, and sustainability goals.
**Key Responsibilities**
1) Category Strategy & Execution
+ Develop and implement a comprehensive category strategy aligned with Carrier's global supply chain, product, and manufacturing strategies.
+ Optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) through cost modeling, value engineering, and sourcing innovation.
+ Lead costed BOM development and ensure alignment with product lifecycle and technology roadmaps.
+ Drive dual sourcing, re-sourcing, and supplier qualification to ensure supply continuity and competitiveness.
2) Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
+ Manage strategic relationships with key suppliers; negotiate long-term agreements focusing on cost, quality, delivery, and ESG compliance.
+ Own vendor performance data and report metrics (OTD, quality, cost savings) to leadership.
+ Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-sourcing, geopolitical exposure, and capacity constraints.
3) Cross-Functional Collaboration
+ Establish a cross-functional network with engineering, quality, product management, and operations to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
+ Partner with NPI and engineering teams to ensure early supplier involvement in new product development and design-to-cost initiatives.
+ Collaborate with sustainability teams to ensure responsible sourcing and ESG compliance.
4) Market Intelligence & Innovation
+ Maintain expert knowledge of global supply markets, cost drivers, and emerging technologies.
+ Continuously monitor market trends, commodity indices, and competitive benchmarks to inform sourcing decisions.
+ Identify and implement VA/VE opportunities and innovation initiatives with suppliers.
5) Leadership & Team Development
+ Lead category team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
+ Build organizational capability in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier development.
+ Champion digital procurement tools and analytics for data-driven decision-making.
**Success Metrics**
+ Cost Optimization: Annual cost savings, VA/VE initiatives, TCO improvements.
+ Supplier Performance: OTD, quality metrics, risk mitigation effectiveness.
+ Category Strategy Execution: Adoption of sourcing strategies across regions and factories.
+ Innovation & ESG: Supplier-driven innovation and compliance with sustainability goals.
+ Team Development: Capability growth and retention of category managers.
**Qualifications**
+ Education: Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering; Master's or MBA preferred.
+ Experience:
+ 12+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain, with global category management experience.
+ Proven track record in cost optimization, supplier negotiations, and risk management.
+ Experience in industrial, HVAC, or manufacturing sectors preferred.
+ Technical Skills:
+ Proficiency in procurement systems (SAP, Ariba) and analytics tools.
+ Strong understanding of cost modeling, commodity markets, and sourcing best practices.
+ Soft Skills:
+ Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
+ Ability to influence across functions and cultures in a matrixed organization.
+ Language: English required; additional languages (German, French, Spanish) a plus.
+ Travel: ~15-20% globally.
**Core Competencies**
+ Strategic thinking with strong execution focus
+ Data-driven decision-making and analytical rigor
+ Leadership and talent development
+ Supplier relationship management and collaboration
+ Continuous improvement and innovation mindset
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**More about us:**
Carrier is the world's leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions. We have of a history of more than 100 years of proven innovation, solving problems on a global level, and our innovations drive new industries. Our mission is to be the first choice for heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions worldwide. We work every day to make the world a better place to live, work and play. Consistently ranked as one of the world's most respected companies, we are also a pioneer of social responsibility, looking after the environment as well our people.
Now, as the global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, we're just getting started. Through digitally enabled solutions; intelligent, connected ecosystems; and a commitment to customers for the entire lifecycle, we're writing the next chapter. For our company. And for the world.
**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.**
**Job Applicant's Privacy Notice:**
Click on this link ( to read the Job Applicant's Privacy Notice

**Role Purpose**
The Associate Director - Motors, Fans, & Blowers Procurement Leader is responsible for developing and executing a global category strategy that optimizes cost, availability, agility, and innovation. This role leads a team to deliver cost optimization, supplier performance, and strategic alignment with Carrier's long-term product and technology roadmap.
The leader will drive supplier relationship management, costed BOM development, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, product management, and operations to ensure sourcing strategies enable business growth, risk mitigation, and sustainability goals.
**Key Responsibilities**
1) Category Strategy & Execution
+ Develop and implement a comprehensive category strategy aligned with Carrier's global supply chain, product, and manufacturing strategies.
+ Optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) through cost modeling, value engineering, and sourcing innovation.
+ Lead costed BOM development and ensure alignment with product lifecycle and technology roadmaps.
+ Drive dual sourcing, re-sourcing, and supplier qualification to ensure supply continuity and competitiveness.
2) Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
+ Manage strategic relationships with key suppliers; negotiate long-term agreements focusing on cost, quality, delivery, and ESG compliance.
+ Own vendor performance data and report metrics (OTD, quality, cost savings) to leadership.
+ Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-sourcing, geopolitical exposure, and capacity constraints.
3) Cross-Functional Collaboration
+ Establish a cross-functional network with engineering, quality, product management, and operations to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
+ Partner with NPI and engineering teams to ensure early supplier involvement in new product development and design-to-cost initiatives.
+ Collaborate with sustainability teams to ensure responsible sourcing and ESG compliance.
4) Market Intelligence & Innovation
+ Maintain expert knowledge of global supply markets, cost drivers, and emerging technologies.
+ Continuously monitor market trends, commodity indices, and competitive benchmarks to inform sourcing decisions.
+ Identify and implement VA/VE opportunities and innovation initiatives with suppliers.
5) Leadership & Team Development
+ Lead category team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
+ Build organizational capability in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier development.
+ Champion digital procurement tools and analytics for data-driven decision-making.
**Success Metrics**
+ Cost Optimization: Annual cost savings, VA/VE initiatives, TCO improvements.
+ Supplier Performance: OTD, quality metrics, risk mitigation effectiveness.
+ Category Strategy Execution: Adoption of sourcing strategies across regions and factories.
+ Innovation & ESG: Supplier-driven innovation and compliance with sustainability goals.
+ Team Development: Capability growth and retention of category managers.
**Qualifications**
+ Education: Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering; Master's or MBA preferred.
+ Experience:
+ 10+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain, with global category management experience.
+ Proven track record in cost optimization, supplier negotiations, and risk management.
+ Experience in industrial, HVAC, or manufacturing sectors preferred.
+ Technical Skills:
+ Proficiency in procurement systems (SAP, Ariba) and analytics tools.
+ Strong understanding of cost modeling, commodity markets, and sourcing best practices.
+ Soft Skills:
+ Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
+ Ability to influence across functions and cultures in a matrixed organization.
+ Language: English required; additional languages (German, French, Spanish) a plus.
+ Travel: ~15-20% globally.
**Core Competencies**
+ Strategic thinking with strong execution focus
+ Data-driven decision-making and analytical rigor
+ Leadership and talent development
+ Supplier relationship management and collaboration
+ Continuous improvement and innovation mindset
More about us:
Carrier is the world's leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions. We have of a history of more than 100 years of proven innovation, solving problems on a global level, and our innovations drive new industries. Our mission is to be the first choice for heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions worldwide. We work every day to make the world a better place to live, work and play. Consistently ranked as one of the world's most respected companies, we are also a pioneer of social responsibility, looking after the environment as well our people.
Now, as the global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, we're just getting started. Through digitally enabled solutions; intelligent, connected ecosystems; and a commitment to customers for the entire lifecycle, we're writing the next chapter. For our company. And for the world.
**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.**
**Job Applicant's Privacy Notice:**
Click on this link ( to read the Job Applicant's Privacy Notice

**Role Purpose**
The Sr. Manager - Motors Procurement Leader is responsible for developing and executing a global category strategy that optimizes cost, availability, agility, and innovation. This role leads a team to deliver cost optimization, supplier performance, and strategic alignment with Carrier's long-term product and technology roadmap.
The leader will drive supplier relationship management, costed BOM development, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, product management, and operations to ensure sourcing strategies enable business growth, risk mitigation, and sustainability goals.
**Key Responsibilities**
1) Category Strategy & Execution
+ Develop and implement a comprehensive category strategy aligned with Carrier's global supply chain, product, and manufacturing strategies.
+ Optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) through cost modeling, value engineering, and sourcing innovation.
+ Lead costed BOM development and ensure alignment with product lifecycle and technology roadmaps.
+ Drive dual sourcing, re-sourcing, and supplier qualification to ensure supply continuity and competitiveness.
2) Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
+ Manage strategic relationships with key suppliers; negotiate long-term agreements focusing on cost, quality, delivery, and ESG compliance.
+ Own vendor performance data and report metrics (OTD, quality, cost savings) to leadership.
+ Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-sourcing, geopolitical exposure, and capacity constraints.
3) Cross-Functional Collaboration
+ Establish a cross-functional network with engineering, quality, product management, and operations to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
+ Partner with NPI and engineering teams to ensure early supplier involvement in new product development and design-to-cost initiatives.
+ Collaborate with sustainability teams to ensure responsible sourcing and ESG compliance.
4) Market Intelligence & Innovation
+ Maintain expert knowledge of global supply markets, cost drivers, and emerging technologies.
+ Continuously monitor market trends, commodity indices, and competitive benchmarks to inform sourcing decisions.
+ Identify and implement VA/VE opportunities and innovation initiatives with suppliers.
5) Leadership & Team Development
+ Lead category, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
+ Build organizational capability in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier development.
+ Champion digital procurement tools and analytics for data-driven decision-making.
**Success Metrics**
+ Cost Optimization: Annual cost savings, VA/VE initiatives, TCO improvements.
+ Supplier Performance: OTD, quality metrics, risk mitigation effectiveness.
+ Category Strategy Execution: Adoption of sourcing strategies across regions and factories.
+ Innovation & ESG: Supplier-driven innovation and compliance with sustainability goals.
+ Team Development: Capability growth and retention of category managers.
**Qualifications**
+ Education: Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering; Master's or MBA preferred.
+ Experience:
+ 8+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain, with global category management experience.
+ Proven track record in cost optimization, supplier negotiations, and risk management.
+ Experience in industrial, HVAC, or manufacturing sectors preferred.
+ Technical Skills:
+ Proficiency in procurement systems (SAP, Ariba) and analytics tools.
+ Strong understanding of cost modeling, commodity markets, and sourcing best practices.
+ Soft Skills:
+ Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
+ Ability to influence across functions and cultures in a matrixed organization.
+ Language: English required; additional languages (German, French, Spanish) a plus.
+ Travel: ~15-20% globally.
**Core Competencies**
+ Strategic thinking with strong execution focus
+ Data-driven decision-making and analytical rigor
+ Leadership and talent development
+ Supplier relationship management and collaboration
+ Continuous improvement and innovation mindset
**More about us:**
Carrier is the world's leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions. We have of a history of more than 100 years of proven innovation, solving problems on a global level, and our innovations drive new industries. Our mission is to be the first choice for heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions worldwide. We work every day to make the world a better place to live, work and play. Consistently ranked as one of the world's most respected companies, we are also a pioneer of social responsibility, looking after the environment as well our people.
Now, as the global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, we're just getting started. Through digitally enabled solutions; intelligent, connected ecosystems; and a commitment to customers for the entire lifecycle, we're writing the next chapter. For our company. And for the world.
**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.**
**Job Applicant's Privacy Notice:**
Click on this link ( to read the Job Applicant's Privacy Notice

**Role Purpose**
The Associate Director - Heat Exchangers Procurement Leader is responsible for developing and executing a global category strategy that optimizes cost, availability, agility, and innovation. This role leads a team to deliver cost optimization, supplier performance, and strategic alignment with Carrier's long-term product and technology roadmap.
The leader will drive supplier relationship management, costed BOM development, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, product management, and operations to ensure sourcing strategies enable business growth, risk mitigation, and sustainability goals.
**Key Responsibilities**
1) Category Strategy & Execution
+ Develop and implement a comprehensive category strategy aligned with Carrier's global supply chain, product, and manufacturing strategies.
+ Optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) through cost modeling, value engineering, and sourcing innovation.
+ Lead costed BOM development and ensure alignment with product lifecycle and technology roadmaps.
+ Drive dual sourcing, re-sourcing, and supplier qualification to ensure supply continuity and competitiveness.
2) Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
+ Manage strategic relationships with key suppliers; negotiate long-term agreements focusing on cost, quality, delivery, and ESG compliance.
+ Own vendor performance data and report metrics (OTD, quality, cost savings) to leadership.
+ Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-sourcing, geopolitical exposure, and capacity constraints.
3) Cross-Functional Collaboration
+ Establish a cross-functional network with engineering, quality, product management, and operations to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
+ Partner with NPI and engineering teams to ensure early supplier involvement in new product development and design-to-cost initiatives.
+ Collaborate with sustainability teams to ensure responsible sourcing and ESG compliance.
4) Market Intelligence & Innovation
+ Maintain expert knowledge of global supply markets, cost drivers, and emerging technologies.
+ Continuously monitor market trends, commodity indices, and competitive benchmarks to inform sourcing decisions.
+ Identify and implement VA/VE opportunities and innovation initiatives with suppliers.
5) Leadership & Team Development
+ Lead category team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
+ Build organizational capability in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier development.
+ Champion digital procurement tools and analytics for data-driven decision-making.
**Success Metrics**
+ Cost Optimization: Annual cost savings, VA/VE initiatives, TCO improvements.
+ Supplier Performance: OTD, quality metrics, risk mitigation effectiveness.
+ Category Strategy Execution: Adoption of sourcing strategies across regions and factories.
+ Innovation & ESG: Supplier-driven innovation and compliance with sustainability goals.
+ Team Development: Capability growth and retention of category managers.
**Qualifications**
+ Education: Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering; Master's or MBA preferred.
+ Experience:
+ 10+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain, with global category management experience.
+ Proven track record in cost optimization, supplier negotiations, and risk management.
+ Experience in industrial, HVAC, or manufacturing sectors preferred.
+ Technical Skills:
+ Proficiency in procurement systems (SAP, Ariba) and analytics tools.
+ Strong understanding of cost modeling, commodity markets, and sourcing best practices.
+ Soft Skills:
+ Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
+ Ability to influence across functions and cultures in a matrixed organization.
+ Language: English required; additional languages (German, French, Spanish) a plus.
+ Travel: ~15-20% globally.
**Core Competencies**
+ Strategic thinking with strong execution focus
+ Data-driven decision-making and analytical rigor
+ Leadership and talent development
+ Supplier relationship management and collaboration
+ Continuous improvement and innovation mindset
**More about us:**
Carrier is the world's leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions. We have of a history of more than 100 years of proven innovation, solving problems on a global level, and our innovations drive new industries. Our mission is to be the first choice for heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions worldwide. We work every day to make the world a better place to live, work and play. Consistently ranked as one of the world's most respected companies, we are also a pioneer of social responsibility, looking after the environment as well our people.
Now, as the global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, we're just getting started. Through digitally enabled solutions; intelligent, connected ecosystems; and a commitment to customers for the entire lifecycle, we're writing the next chapter. For our company. And for the world.
**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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**Job Summary:**
The Global Supplier Quality Lead is responsible for ensuring that suppliers meet the organization's quality standards, driving supplier performance improvement, and developing strategies to mitigate quality risks in the global supply chain. This role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and technical expertise to collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage supplier relationships, and implement best practices in supplier quality management.
**Key Responsibilities:**
Supplier Quality Management
+ Develop, implement, and oversee global supplier quality strategies to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
+ Define and enforce supplier quality standards, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.
+ Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and evaluations to verify compliance with quality requirements.
+ Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for supplier quality performance.
Supplier Development & Continuous Improvement
+ Work closely with suppliers to drive continuous improvement initiatives using problem-solving methodologies such as Six Sigma, 8D, and Lean principles.
+ Facilitate corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA) and root cause analysis for supplier-related quality issues.
+ Provide technical guidance and training to suppliers on quality systems, risk mitigation, and process improvements.
+ Drive the implementation of robust supplier development programs to enhance quality capabilities.
Risk Management & Compliance
+ Identify and mitigate supplier quality risks across the global supply base.
+ Ensure compliance with applicable industry regulations, ISO standards, and company policies.
+ Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to maintain supplier adherence to regulatory requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
+ Partner with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing teams to ensure supplier quality integration into new product development (NPD) and production processes.
+ Support new supplier qualification, approval, and onboarding processes.
+ Lead supplier quality reviews and participate in supplier selection and sourcing decisions.
Reporting & Data Analysis
+ Utilize data analytics to identify trends, assess supplier performance, and implement improvements.
+ Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track supplier quality metrics and drive informed decision-making.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ BA/BS business or engineering degree with 12+ years experience
+ MA/MS degree (preferred)
+ Strong knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, etc.).
+ Expertise in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and other supplier quality tools.
+ Proficiency in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5Why, DMAIC).Demonstrated thought leadership with ability to lead analysis and resolution of complex problems where success requires the evaluation of both tangible and intangible variables.
+ Ability to travel internationally as required for due diligence, transition, and issue resolution
**More about us:**
Carrier is the world's leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions. We have of a history of more than 100 years of proven innovation, solving problems on a global level, and our innovations drive new industries. Our mission is to be the first choice for heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions worldwide. We work every day to make the world a better place to live, work and play. Consistently ranked as one of the world's most respected companies, we are also a pioneer of social responsibility, looking after the environment as well our people.
Now, as the global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, we're just getting started. Through digitally enabled solutions; intelligent, connected ecosystems; and a commitment to customers for the entire lifecycle, we're writing the next chapter. For our company. And for the world.
**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.**
**Job Applicant's Privacy Notice:**
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