Associate director, indirect procurement latam
country: mexico
location: loc5016: carrier - plant e, carretera. Villa de garcía km 3.0, santa catarina, 66350 mexico
about carrier:
carrier global corporation, a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. We continue to lead with a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do.
about the team:
carrier’s global indirect procurement organization manages the company portfolio of indirect spend globally, which includes professional services, travel, fleet, utilities, it/telecom, field services, facilities, mro, engineering services, and real estate.
about the role:
we have an exciting opportunity for an associate director, indirect procurement latam within the indirect procurement organization. This leader will be responsible for creating and developing an industry-leading category management team positioned across latam to manage the $200mm+ portfolio of latam spend segments strategically.
key responsibilities:
* lead a team of 15-20 employees in indirect procurement across latam/mexico.
* strategically manage spend portfolio of $200mm+ regionally.
* support m&a and integration activities associated with the function in the region.
* partner with global category leaders to integrate latam into global strategies and contracts.
* lead development and implementation of regional strategies and contracts, including capex.
* develop strong collaboration with business unit and factory leaders.
* effectively communicate and influence internally and externally to c-suite level.
* manage fixed cost budget associated with the function.
* advance sustainable procurement and esg progress towards longer term goals.
* oversee contract management activities of the team using sap/ariba.
* drive source to pay process improvements and technology enablement.
the successful candidate has proven experience:
* establishing critical sourcing strategies and ensuring continuous improvement.
* developing and implementing mid- to long-term supply chain strategies.
* partnering with internal clients and stakeholders to identify sourcing needs.
* directing supplier selection based on various factors.
* directing negotiations and administration of contracts with suppliers.
requirements:
* adequate english level for fluent conversations across global teams.
* bachelor’s degree in business or engineering, with 10+ years of related experience.
* or postgraduate degree, with 8+ years of related experience.
* experience leading cross-functional global teams.
* proficient with sap and ariba software.
* ability to travel internationally as required.
carrier is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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