Indirect Procurement Leader — CST Segment

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Position Summary
The Indirect Procurement Leader — CST Segment serves as the strategic liaison and primary procurement specialist for the CST (Climate Solutions Transportation) business unit, reporting to the CST Segment Procurement Leader and partnering with the Head of Global Indirect Procurement. This individual contributor role focuses on executing global sourcing strategies and category initiatives while ensuring they align with CST's operational priorities and cost targets.
The role owns the development and execution of category strategy for MRO (~$25M) spend and supports and executes globally-developed strategies for all other indirect spend categories (Professional Services, Contingent Labor, Travel, Digital & Telecommunications, Real Estate/IFM, Logistics), ensuring consistent application within CST. The leader participates actively in global category councils and strategy reviews, manages CST's ~$80M indirect spend portfolio, and serves as the strategic bridge translating segment business requirements and market insights to the global procurement function while driving adoption of global initiatives and value realization within CST.
Key Responsibilities
MRO Category Strategy & Ownership
Develop and own the category strategy for MRO (~$25M) spend within CST, aligned with segment operational needs and Carrier's global sourcing standards and value realization targets.
Lead RFx events, supplier sourcing activities, and contract negotiations for MRO, ensuring favorable commercial terms, SLAs, and service levels that support CST operations.
Develop supplier strategies to maximize leverage, drive cost productivity, and improve supply chain resilience within CST.
Establish and track MRO KPIs and SLAs (cost, quality, on-time delivery, innovation), partnering with CST operations and supply chain teams on performance and continuous improvement.
Global Category Strategy Execution & Support
Support and execute global category strategies developed by the Global Indirect Procurement Leader and category teams for Professional Services, Contingent Labor, Travel, Digital & Telecommunications, and Real Estate/IFM spend.
Translate global category standards, sourcing approaches, and supplier contracts to CST context, ensuring consistent policy application and value realization.
Participate in global category councils, strategy reviews, and steering committees, providing CST market insights, operational requirements, and performance data.
Drive adoption of global sourcing initiatives, best practices, and digital enablement tools within CST.'
Segment Operations Liaison & Partnership
Serve as the primary procurement liaison for CST Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Engineering, understanding and translating segment business requirements to procurement strategy.
Partner with CST Finance and Supply Chain on budget planning, demand forecasting, and cost tracking for the ~$80M procurement portfolio.
Manage CST-specific supplier relationships and performance, resolving escalations and ensuring service levels meet operational commitments.
Identify and communicate CST segment insights, market trends, and operational challenges to global procurement leadership.
Spend Management & Governance
Oversee compliance with Carrier procurement policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements across CST's ~$80M indirect spend portfolio.
Monitor category spending trends, supplier performance, and KPI achievement, escalating risks and opportunities to segment and global leadership.
Execute contract administration, purchase order processes, and procurement transactions for CST.
Proactively manage supplier risk and business continuity within CST supply base.
ESG & Sustainability
Embed sustainability, ESG, and responsible sourcing objectives into CST procurement strategies and supplier engagement.
Support Carrier's corporate sustainability reporting and ESG data collection within CST procurement.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
5+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain operations
5+ Years of experience in MRO (Maintenance Repair & Operations), parts, or maintenance procurement.
Ability to travel approximately 10%, domestically and internationally.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree or MBA.
Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance
Proven track record of sourcing and supplier management initiatives, driving cost savings and process improvements.
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in matrixed organizations, managing multiple stakeholder relationships with different priorities.
Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract negotiation, spend analytics, supplier performance management, and RFx execution.
Indirect Material Experience
Professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, or MCIPS.
Experience in a global manufacturing or industrial multinational environment.
Experience operating in matrixed or center-led global procurement organizations.
Familiarity with procurement technology platforms (ERP systems, spend analytics tools, contract lifecycle management).
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 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. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.
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: 12 Octobe