**Country:** Mexico **Location:** LOC5001: Carrier - Plant A, Galeana 469 Ote, Santa Catarina, 66350 Mexico **Role:** Strategic Supplier Manager - HR & Marketing Category **Location:** CMXA - Hybrid. **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** Leads team of intermediate to experienced Procurement professionals, setting objectives and guiding others on RFPs, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, and/or program execution. Reviews prices, manufacturing processes, and contracts and makes recommendations for changes to ensure a successful procurement process. **Key Responsibilities:** + Provide strategic leadership and category oversight to include sourcing strategy execution, negotiations, contract implementation and performance against established targets + Manage supplier relationships, communicate changes to category strategy, execute joint collaborative initiatives, and monitor supplier contract negotiations + Develop Consulting preferred supplier program + Operational and spend analysis, development and execution of annual sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, supplier performance management & operational support. + Build and maintain relationships throughout every level of the organization, that results in dynamic interactive dialogue on a broad range of perspectives and information critical to identify sourcing needs and leading to the development of optimal approaches and solutions + Develop deep supplier relationships with strategic suppliers to include data review and analysis, performance management and development and improvement of end to end value, and bring innovation to the business + Identifies business demand requirements and partners with Business Units to deliver annual value improvements and drives competitive advantage + Responsible for overall relationship with multiple strategic accounts across a given category. + Leads sourcing process from RFQ to contract signature + Ensures supplier or commodity is performing to the designed requirements from delivery, quality and cost perspective through established governance programs + Identify, develop and direct the implementation of supply chain goals and category strategies, based on deep subject matter expertise and an understanding of industry/market dynamics + Escalate issues that may impact the supply chain organization and effectively manages issues + Strong project management capabilities to support effective initiative, program and spend tracking + Committed to supporting supplier diversity and other important supply chain initiative **Requirements** + Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field (Master's degree preferred). + 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, with a proven track record of success in managing complex categories. + Strong understanding of HR and Marketing services, with experience in managing professional services providers a plus. + Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills. + Proficient in analytical tools and methodologies for spend analysis and cost modeling. + Experience with contract management principles and best practices. + Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. + Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. **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. **Apply Now!** **Carrier is An Equal** **Opportunity/Affirmative** **Action Employer. 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