Senior Manager, Procurement Team Lead NPI(m/w/d)

Das sind wir

Viessmann Climate Solutions, als Teil der Carrier Global Corporation, wurde 1917 als Heiztechnik-Hersteller gegründet, und ist heute ein weltweit führender Anbieter für effiziente und systemische Klima- und erneuerbare Energielösungen für den Wohn- und Gewerbesektor. Wir decken alle Anwendungen ab: Heizen, Kühlen, Lüften, Wasser- und Luftqualität, Energieerzeugung und Energiespeicherung für den Wohn- und Gebäudesektor.

Unser integriertes Lösungsangebot verbindet Produkte und Systeme über digitale Plattformen und Dienstleistungen nahtlos zu einer ganzheitlichen Klima- und Energielösung und schafft so ein sicheres und verlässliches Wohlfühlklima für unsere Nutzer:innen. Alle Aktivitäten basieren auf unserem Unternehmensleitbild „Wir gestalten Lebensräume für zukünftige Generationen‟ und unsere Mitarbeiter:innen spielen dabei mit Leidenschaft eine aktive Rolle bei der Energiewende. Sei ein Teil von dieser spannenden Reise.

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Who we are

Viessmann Climate Solutions, part of Carrier Global Corporation, was founded in 1917 as a heating technology manufacturer and is now a leading global provider of efficient and systemic climate and renewable energy solutions for the residential and commercial sectors. We cover all applications: heating, cooling, ventilation, water and air quality, energy generation, and energy storage for the residential and building sectors. Our integrated solution offering seamlessly connects products and systems via digital platforms and services to create a holistic climate and energy solution, thus creating a safe and reliable feel-good climate for our users. Our employees play an active and passionate role in the energy transition. Be part of this exciting journey. 

About the job

We are seeking a Project Purchasing Team Lead to manage a team of Project Buyers supporting multi‑platform New Product Introduction (NPI) programs across Carrier Climat Solution Europe. The role ensures strong purchasing execution, s, and alignment with engineering, product line, operations, and category management.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Buyers.

• Operational Excellence and Customer Focus.

• Drive collaboration across multi‑site and cross‑functional environments.

Project Purchasing Management (NPI)

• Oversee project‑related purchasing activities following the Carrier Product development process.

• Ensure achievement of Product Target Cost, Product launch timeline and competitive objectives.

• Support RFQs, negotiation strategies, and supplier selection decisions.

• Coordinate purchasing deliverables with R&D, SQD, PLM, Industrialization, and Operations.

• Review project status, risks, and supplier readiness to support program milestones.

• Ensure a structured handover from project phase to serial production purchasing.

• Experienced implementing best‑practice processes, templates, dashboards, and reporting routines

Supplier Management & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to Carrier processes (Supplier Award Process, PPAP, quality requirements).

• Support supplier audits, tooling orders, sample orders, and budget approvals.

• Drive supplier performance and resolve issues in collaboration with SQD.

• Manage contractual compliance and purchasing documentation accuracy.

Who you are

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain or Engineering (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering), or a comparable qualification.

• At least 8 years of professional experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.

• Proven leadership and management experience in guiding and developing project teams.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills at all organizational levels.

• Strong analytical abilities as well as robust problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.

• Experience working in dynamic, global, and matrix‑oriented organizations.

• Fluent German and English skills; French or Polish is a plus.

What makes us special

Our employees are the key to making our vision come alive. With that in mind, we‘ve created a range of perks for our employees: 

• A permanent position in a successful company where new technologies meet a modern workplace culture 

• You receive 30 days of paid vacation per year 

• Our flexible working hours and remote working options allow you to balance work and private life 

• Full ownership of your project and excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth 

• Plan for your retirement: take advantage of subsidies through our employer-funded pension program. 

• Climate Solutions Berlin provides a variety of benefits, including lunch specials, office catering, a job bike offer as well as a wellbeing offering to support your sports activities. 

• You can also look forward to exciting office & community events to get to know your local colleagues better and connect closer with other teams. 

Our commitment to you 

Our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity, and passion of our employees. Every day, we strive to be a great employer that attracts, develops, and retains the best talent. We want to create an environment where people feel they belong and where diversity and inclusion are the drivers of growth and innovation. We offer enriching career opportunities, listen to our employees' feedback, and constantly challenge ourselves to improve. That's “The Carrier Way.” 

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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