Senior Associate, Commodity Management & Sourcing

Note: It's a 6 days/week work from Office role at Gurgaon Plant

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.

Role Summary

Responsible for strategic sourcing and supplier development of steel components, including fabricated, machined, stamped, welded, and sheet metal parts. The role focuses on cost optimization, tooling management, localization, and supplier performance while collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure timely development and supply. Ensures all components meet defined cost, quality, delivery, and technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development

• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers for steel fabricated and sheet metal components.

• Execute RFQ activities, commercial negotiations, and supplier selection.

• Drive dual sourcing and risk mitigation initiatives.

• Support localization projects and supplier footprint expansion activities.

• Monitor supplier performance on Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Responsiveness.
  

Tooling Management

• Manage development of tooling, dies, molds, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and inspection tools.

• Coordinate tooling feasibility reviews with suppliers and Engineering teams.

• Track tooling investment, timelines, ownership, and life cycle management.

• Ensure tooling readiness aligns with new product development milestones.

• Support tooling transfers and capacity expansion projects.
  

New Product Development & Project Management

• Lead sourcing activities for new product launches.

• Coordinate with Engineering for drawings, BOM reviews, design changes, and technical clarifications.

• Ensure timely completion of sample development, qualification, and PPAP submission.

• Track project timelines and drive closure of critical path activities.
  

Cost Management

• Conduct cost analysis and should-cost modeling.

• Lead productivity, VA/VE, and cost reduction initiatives.

• Manage commodity price impacts and negotiate cost-effective solutions.

• Develop long-term sourcing strategies for steel categories.
  
  

Supplier Quality & Qualification

• Coordinate supplier audits, capability assessments, and qualification activities.

• Work with Quality teams for PPAP, APQP, CQS, and process approvals.

• Resolve quality issues through cross-functional collaboration.

• Drive continuous improvement at supplier locations.
  

Supply Chain & Operations Support

• Monitor supplier capacity, inventory, and delivery performance.

• Support S&OP and demand planning activities.

• Ensure material availability for production requirements.

• Work on inventory optimization and lead-time reduction initiatives

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience

• Experience on Steel commodity, vendor development, spend analysis, new development or product, should costing.

• Requires theoretical to advanced knowledge obtained through a university degree, combined with experience

• Practical knowledge of Carrier organization, programs or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work

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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