Associate Director, Indirect Procurement LATAMCountry: MexicoLocation: LOC5016: Carrier - Plant E, Carretera.
Villa de García Km 3.0, Santa Catarina, 66350 MexicoAbout Carrier:Carrier Global Corporation, a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come.
We continue to lead with a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do.About the Team:Carrier's Global Indirect Procurement organization manages the company portfolio of indirect spend globally, which includes Professional Services, Travel, Fleet, Utilities, IT/Telecom, Field Services, Facilities, MRO, Engineering Services, and Real Estate.About the Role:We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director, Indirect Procurement LATAM within the Indirect Procurement organization.
This leader will be responsible for creating and developing an industry-leading category management team positioned across LATAM to manage the $200MM+ portfolio of LATAM spend segments strategically.Key Responsibilities:Lead a team of 15-20 employees in Indirect Procurement across LATAM/Mexico.Strategically manage spend portfolio of $200MM+ regionally.Support M&A and integration activities associated with the function in the region.Partner with global category leaders to integrate LATAM into global strategies and contracts.Lead development and implementation of regional strategies and contracts, including capex.Develop strong collaboration with business unit and factory leaders.Effectively communicate and influence internally and externally to C-suite level.Manage fixed cost budget associated with the function.Advance Sustainable Procurement and ESG progress towards longer term goals.Oversee contract management activities of the team using SAP/Ariba.Drive Source to pay process improvements and technology enablement.The Successful Candidate Has Proven Experience:Establishing critical sourcing strategies and ensuring continuous improvement.Developing and implementing mid- to long-term supply chain strategies.Partnering with internal clients and stakeholders to identify sourcing needs.Directing supplier selection based on various factors.Directing negotiations and administration of contracts with suppliers.Requirements:Adequate English level for fluent conversations across global teams.Bachelor's degree in business or engineering, with 10+ years of related experience.OR Postgraduate Degree, with 8+ years of related experience.Experience leading cross-functional global teams.Proficient with SAP and Ariba software.Ability to travel internationally as required.Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr