Senior Manager, Procurement

Role: Sr. Manager, Procurement Location: Sricity Full/ Part-time: Full time 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, life-saving 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 centre of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier. About the role: Manager - Procurement & Supply Chain will be responsible for leading Procurement, Material Planning, Inventory Management, and Supplier Performance activities for the Chiller Product Line. The role requires driving operational excellence across the end-to-end supply chain while ensuring uninterrupted production, optimized inventory, cost competitiveness, and superior supplier performance. The position will lead a team of procurement and planning professionals and collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Finance, and Suppliers to achieve business objectives. The role is accountable for: Ensuring uninterrupted production through effective supply chain and material planning strategies. Optimizing procurement costs, inventory levels, and working capital. Strengthening supplier performance, capability, and risk management. Driving supply chain efficiency, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Leading and developing a high-performing procurement and supply chain team. Achieving key supply chain performance metrics including Line Fulfilment, Plan Fulfilment, Inventory Health, E&O Reduction, Supplier OTD, and SPPM. Job Responsibility: Procurement & Supplier Management Lead procurement activities to ensure timely availability of materials while meeting cost, quality, and delivery objectives. Develop and execute supplier management strategies to improve supplier performance, competitiveness, and reliability. Drive supplier development initiatives focused on quality, delivery, capacity enhancement, localization, and continuous improvement. Conduct supplier capacity assessments and evaluate supplier readiness to support business growth and demand fluctuations. Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks through robust business continuity and contingency planning. Lead supplier reviews and performance governance to ensure compliance with quality and delivery expectations. Material Planning & Inventory Management Oversee material planning activities to ensure optimum inventory levels while maintaining production continuity. Manage inventory health including inventory turns, excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory, and working capital improvement initiatives. Lead shortage management and material recovery actions to prevent production disruptions. Drive implementation and continuous improvement of MRP planning processes. Ensure timely execution of engineering changes and new product introductions while minimizing inventory exposure and obsolescence. Operations & Supply Chain Excellence Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Logistics teams to ensure seamless execution of production plans. Drive process improvements through Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence initiatives. Lead initiatives such as Milk-Run, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), inventory optimization, and supply chain digitalization. Cost & Productivity Management Drive procurement productivity and cost reduction initiatives through negotiations, value engineering, localization, and strategic sourcing. Identify and implement opportunities to reduce total cost of ownership and improve supply chain efficiency. Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and cost management objectives. Drive working capital improvements through inventory optimization and supplier collaboration. Team Leadership & People Development Lead, coach, and develop the Procurement and Supply Chain team to achieve departmental and organizational objectives. Establish clear goals, KPIs, and development plans for team members. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and operational excellence. Conduct regular performance reviews and succession planning activities. Build organizational capability to support business growth and future leadership requirements. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) The role will be measured on: Line Fulfilment Plan Fulfilment Inventory Turns Inventory Accuracy Excess & Obsolete (E&O) Reduction Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD) Cost Savings & Productivity Supplier Risk Management Team Performance and Capability Development Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering; MBA/Supply Chain specialization preferred. 15-18 years of experience in Procurement, Materials Management, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing Operations. Proven experience managing Procurement, Planning, or Supply Chain teams in a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of procurement, material planning, inventory management, supplier development, and supply chain operations. Hands-on experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems, including procurement, inventory management, and MRP processes. Expertise in Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Milk-Run, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), and Supply Chain Optimization. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and data analytics tools. Demonstrated experience in cost reduction, supplier negotiations, and working capital improvement initiatives. Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership capabilities. Experience in HVAC, Industrial Chillers, Capital Equipment, or Engineering Manufacturing industries will be an added advantage. Benefits We offer a competitive total rewards package that may include other benefits and wellbeing programs. Offerings vary by role and location and are designed to support employees’ health, security, and success. Make yourself a priority with flexible schedules, parental leave Drive forward your career through professional development opportunities Achieve your personal goals with our Employee Assistance Programme Our commitment to you Our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a great place to work that attracts, develops and retains the best talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork and ultimately drives innovation for the benefit of our customers. We strive to create an environment where you feel that you belong, with diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation. We develop and deploy best-in-class programs and practices, providing enriching career opportunities, listening to employee feedback and always challenging ourselves to do better. This is The Carrier Way. Join us and make a difference. Apply Now! 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. Job Applicant's Privacy Notice: Click on this link to read the Job Applicant's Privacy Notice