We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Supply Chain Management for North America.  This leader will be responsible for creating and developing an industry leading end to end supply chain organization for the new commercial refrigeration business. The role will evolve from tactical to strategic and team management as the North American business evolves. Tactical actions being predominant for the first 8 to 12 month.

We are looking for a leader to manage; end to end; portfolio of North America direct and indirect spends, leading performance in all aspects of procurement including strategy, organizational alignment, sourcing and local category management, supplier relationship management, operating process management including procurement, performance management, digital and technology, and talent management.

• Ensure business start from a tactical and operational standpoint;
• Identify, develop, and ensure qualification of NA based suppliers;
• Map short-, medium- and long-term SC needs and propose an agile execution plan;
• Create new standard work procedures to help ensure compliance with all auditors as business grow;  
• Set, lead, and develop a purchasing team in Direct and Indirect Spend Management as business grow to manage;
• Collaborate with CCR Category Managers to implement global category strategies and contracts;
• Strategically manage local suppliers;
• Support M&A and integration activities associated with the function in the region;
• Effectively lead delivery of step change in sustainable value creation to advance company competitiveness and improve reliability of supply to meet business and factory demand;
• Effectively communicate and influence internally and externally to C-suite level;
• Effectively manage supplier relationships up to and including C-suite level and transform from traditional buy-sell relationships to joint value creation/co-risk share models;
• Manage fixed cost budget associated with the function;
• Institutionalize Carrier strategic sourcing process and oversee adoption and adherence (includes creating standards for supplier selection based on total cost of ownership, contracting and negotiation strategy);
• Lead selected strategic negotiations up to C-suite level;
• Oversee project and strategy development, contract management activities and productivity of team using CCR tools to manage supplier performance measures, financial incentives in contracts, and continuity of supply;
• Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture;
• Set clear team goals;
• Delegate tasks and set deadlines;
• Oversee day-to-day operation.

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years’ supply chain experience OR Master’s degree with 5+ years of supply chain experience;
• 3+ years of experience developing supply chain processes or supply chain program management;
• 30% international and domestic travel;
• HVAC industry experience;
• Direct and indirect purchasing experience:
• Ability to work in a startup environment while ensuring reporting to C-suite level;
• Proven ability to exercise independent business judgment to drive strategy and results;
• Proven ability to lead a team to achieve results through leadership & influence;
• Ability to excel in a dynamic environment;
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment;
• Demonstrated thought leadership with ability to lead analysis and resolution of complex problems where success requires the evaluation of both tangible and intangible variables.