Global Category Sr. Manager - Copper & Aluminum Raw

Role Purpose

The Sr. Manager – Copper & Aluminum Raw 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Leadership & Team Development

• Lead category, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.