Sr Category Manager - Electronics/Electro-Mechanical

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About This Role

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to develop your supply chain career, then we have a great opportunity for you! We are seeking a motivated, driven Senior Category Manager for Electronics and Electro-Mechanical category to contribute to our supply chain effectiveness.

Job Description

• Manages assigned Category(s) in order to maximize value, reduce costs, and mitigate risks.
• Leads execution of procurement tasks; including RFPs, negotiations, cost accountability, and program implementation.
• Works with cross-functional teams to qualify and approve suppliers to fulfill business needs.
• Takes action on the changes identified in price trends and manufacturing processes to ensure a successful category strategy and procurement process.
• Controls spend and builds a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs.
• Responds to critical supplier issues and problems.
• Builds and executes Request for Proposals (RFPs) in support of the overall Category strategy.
• Responsible for the negotiation and execution of desired payment terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Leads strategic sourcing activities to support secondary sourcing and new product development.
• Analyzes contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to help determine need for changes.
• Executes Long Term Agreements (LTAs) with suppliers.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10 years of experience in Category Management, Procurement, and / or Sourcing
• 5 years of experience using supply chain management software and tools, including JDE, Oracle, or SAP
• 5 years of experience preparing and reviewing contracts and negotiating terms
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Supply Chain Management or Business
• 7 years of progressive experience in Category Management, Procurement, and / or Sourcing
• Highly organized, result driven and detail-oriented
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
  
  

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $117,500.00 - $234,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

Other Compensation

This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance
  
  

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate. The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier 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, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3  days from Job Posting Date: 30 April 2026

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Use of AI

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