.Country: MexicoLocation: LOC5001: Carrier - Plant A, Galeana 469 Ote, Santa Catarina, 66350 MexicoRole:Strategic Supplier Manager - HR & Marketing CategoryLocation:CMXA - Hybrid.Build a career with confidenceCarrier 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 roleLeads 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 targetsManage supplier relationships, communicate changes to category strategy, execute joint collaborative initiatives, and monitor supplier contract negotiationsDevelop Consulting preferred supplier programOperational 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 solutionsDevelop 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 businessIdentifies business demand requirements and partners with Business Units to deliver annual value improvements and drives competitive advantageResponsible for overall relationship with multiple strategic accounts across a given category