Assoc Dir, Procurement- Mods & Upgrades

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Role Responsibilities:

The position will own end-to-end procurement for the Mods & Upgrades business across CSA — category strategy, sourcing, supplier performance, parts availability, product data and cost — and be accountable for cost and on-time delivery.

Role Purpose:

Strategy & organization build

Stand up and lead the dedicated MAU procurement organization Category Manager, Category Specialists, with shared PDM and Should-Cost COE support.

Own category strategy and should-cost for 3rd-party equipment and materials — pumps, cooling towers, fans, valves, controls/BMS, electrical and balance-of-plant.

Negotiate supplier alliances and rate cards; set make/buy and dual-source strategy; govern the Approved Vendor List (AVL) and standardize 3rd-party offerings.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain , Engineering, Business

• 10+ years of progressive procurement / supply-chain experience, including direct people leadership and building or scaling a team.

• 10+ years' experience with p roven category management and strategic sourcing of engineered or 3rd-party equipment (e.g., pumps, towers, valves, controls) and/or HVAC components.

• 10+ years' experience Track record of delivering measurable savings on $100M+ of category spend, with strong should-cost and negotiation capability.

• 10+ years' experience with sourcing and managing subcontracted services or project-based procurement.

Preferred

• HVAC, aftermarket/ services or capital-equipment background; exposure to the data-center cooling segment.

• Familiarity with PFEP, Kraljic segmentation, supplier-alliance programs, and M&A / synergy capture.

• MBA or equivalent; Lean / Six Sigma certification.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

Other Compensation

This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives

• Retirement Benefits

• Time off and Leave : Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation

• Disability : Short-term and long-term disability

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account

• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate . The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] . We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3  days from Job Posting Date: 30 June 2026

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Use of AI

Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.