EMEA Commodity Manager (H/F)
Carrier Global
- Location
- Viessmann Werke Allendorf GmbH Viessmannstrae 1 35107 Allendorf Eder Germany
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
- Aug 18, 2026
Skills
About this role
Über Carrier Carrier Global Corporation, ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen für intelligente Klima- und Energielösungen, engagiert sich für Innovationen, die Komfort, Sicherheit und Nachhaltigkeit in den Alltag bringen. Durch modernste Entwicklungen in Bereichen wie Temperaturregelung, Luftqualität und Transport verbessern wir das Leben der Menschen, unterstützen kritische Branchen und gewährleisten den sicheren Transport von Lebensmitteln, lebensrettenden Medikamenten und mehr. Seit der Erfindung der modernen Klimaanlage im Jahr 1902 verfolgen wir ein klares Ziel: das Leben der Menschen und unsere gemeinsame Welt zu verbessern. Unsere führende Position verdanken wir unserer erstklassigen, inklusiven Belegschaft, die den Kunden in den Mittelpunkt stellt. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter corporate.carrier.com oder folgen Sie Carrier in sozialen Medien @Carrier. Poste: EMEA Commodity Manager (H/F) Contract: Permanent Build your career with confidence. By joining Carrier, you become part of the global leader in providing healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent solutions to the building and cold chain industries. We create solutions that matter for our planet – and our employees are at the heart of our vision. We are a company of innovators, united by our vision, values, and culture: the "Carrier Way." As an employer of choice, we aspire to provide an attractive workplace, develop and retain the best talents, promote engagement, foster teamwork, and use innovation to serve our customers. In short, Carrier's strengths lie in the expertise, creativity, and passion of our employees, and we look forward to having you join our team.
The role
Join our team as the EMEA Category Manager, driving the strategic direction and achievement of targets for the product group across all locations. In this role, you will optimize the supplier portfolio through selection and development, lead cost reduction initiatives, negotiate contracts, and align cross-functional purchasing activities with company objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the category team in implementing strategic tasks and initiatives. Plan, develop, and execute measures to optimize commodities, including supplier classification (supplier pyramid). Develop, coordinate, and present procurement strategies to management and cross-functional stakeholders. Conduct contract and price negotiations; define global conditions in alignment with the chief negotiator. Monitor and benchmark global procurement and commodity markets, competitors, and indices. Facilitate cross-functional exchange of product group-specific information (e.g., CS JourFix). Provide supplier long lists within the Source-to-Contract (S2C) process. Manage RFI and RFQ processes in coordination with the chief negotiator (e.g., PKO & dual source). Collaborate closely with project purchasing for new developments and partner selection. Perform cost analyses to optimize costs with existing suppliers in coordination with series purchasers or negotiators. Support SQ&D activities in alignment with negotiators. Participate in supplier audits and risk management (e.g., supply chain screening). Assume global responsibility for the product group and associated targets, including performance tracking. Profile Requires advanced to expert knowledge obtained through advanced education, combined with experience. Substantial knowledge of the organization, programs, or systems of the company to make enhancements within the job area. University degree or equivalent. A minimum of 7 years prior relevant experience OR an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience. Business management knowledge IT user skills SAP Written and spoken English skills Soft Skills Sense of responsibility, independence, good manners, cost awareness, flexibility, initiative, ability to work in a team, willingness to undergo further training, willingness to work overtime and travel on