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, lifesaving 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 center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.
The Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Digital & IT Procurement is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across Carrier's technology portfolio, including software, SaaS, cloud services, telecommunications, IT hardware, AI solutions, and professional services.
This role partners closely with IT, Digital, Finance, Legal, Cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiate complex commercial agreements, optimize technology spend, and drive value through disciplined supplier and contract management. The position plays a key role in supporting Carrier's digital transformation and procurement governance objectives.
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Develop and execute category strategies aligned to Carrier's technology roadmap and business objectives.
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Partner with business and technology leaders to identify sourcing opportunities, manage demand, and support strategic initiatives.
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Utilize market intelligence and benchmarking to inform sourcing decisions and drive continuous improvement.
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Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including spend analysis, supplier assessments, RFx events, negotiations, contracting, and implementation.
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Negotiate software licensing agreements, SaaS subscriptions, cloud services, telecommunications, managed services, and professional services contracts.
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Partner with Legal and stakeholders to mitigate commercial, operational, and contractual risk.
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Manage strategic supplier relationships and drive supplier performance, innovation, and accountability.
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Conduct supplier reviews and support governance activities to ensure alignment with business objectives.
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Identify and mitigate supplier and market risks that may impact operations or cost.
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Drive proactive management of contract renewals, technology commitments, and supplier obligations.
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Support contract lifecycle management activities to improve visibility, compliance, and planning.
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Deliver measurable value through cost reduction, cost avoidance, supplier consolidation, and commercial optimization.
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Promote adherence to procurement policies, standards, and sourcing processes across technology spend categories.
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Support reporting, savings tracking, and leadership updates related to sourcing initiatives and category performance.
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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Information Technology, or related field.
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8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supply chain.
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5+ years of experience sourcing and negotiating software, SaaS, cloud services, telecom, and/or IT professional services.
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Strong contract negotiation, financial analysis, and stakeholder management skills.
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Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a global or matrixed organization.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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Experience negotiating agreements with major technology providers such as Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, AWS, Google Cloud, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Cisco, or similar suppliers.
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Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms.
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Knowledge of Software Asset Management (SAM) and IT Asset Management (ITAM) practices.
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Experience supporting digital transformation, cloud migration, AI, or enterprise technology initiatives.
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 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: 15 July 2026
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Use of AI
Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.
