Global Category Director - Electronics

Cantire

Global category strategy development
Cost optimization and tco
Supplier relationship management
The Global Category Director – Electronics Procurement Leader is responsible for developing and executing a global category strategy that optimizes cost, availability, agility, and innovation

Job Summary

  • The Global Category Director – Electronics Procurement Leader is responsible for developing and executing a global category strategy that optimizes cost, availability, agility, and innovation.
  • This role leads a team to deliver cost optimization, supplier performance, and strategic alignment with Carrier’s long-term product and technology roadmap.
  • The leader will drive supplier relationship management, costed BOM development, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, product management, and operations to ensure sourcing strategies enable business growth, risk mitigation, and sustainability goals.

Matching Summary

The Global Category Director – Electronics Procurement Leader is responsible for developing and executing a global category strategy that optimizes cost, availability, agility, and innovation.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global category strategy development
  • Cost optimization and TCO
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Market intelligence and innovation

Nice-to-have

  • Digital procurement tools
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Additional languages a plus

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering
  • 10+ years strategic sourcing/procurement experience
  • Global category management experience
  • Proven track record in cost optimization
  • Proven track record in supplier negotiations
  • Proven track record in risk management

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