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 the 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 center of everything we do. For more information, visit https://www.carrier.com/ or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

About the role

As a Senior Buyer, you will play a key role in ensuring material availability and supply chain continuity to support manufacturing operations and customer commitments. You will manage procurement and material planning activities, collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams, and proactively identify opportunities to optimize inventory, improve supplier performance, and mitigate supply chain risks. This position offers an opportunity to strengthen your procurement expertise while developing leadership capabilities and growing within a global organization.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Buyer, you'll be responsible for:

• Manage material procurement activities to ensure supply continuity and availability to meet production plans and customer requirements.
• Coordinate demand changes, volume increases, and phase-in/phase-out activities related to supply chain projects.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective actions with suppliers to mitigate supply chain risks and improve supplier performance.
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Logistics, Quality, and Finance teams to achieve operational objectives and ensure alignment across functions.
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels by analyzing demand, planning parameters, lead times, and supplier performance, while contributing to key performance indicators such as OTD, inventory coverage, expedites, and associated costs.

Requirements

We are looking for people who are analytical, proactive, results-oriented, and demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership potential. If this is you, get in touch.

As a minimum you must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Materials Planning, Procurement, Purchasing, Production Scheduling, or Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced English proficiency (C1 level), with the ability to participate in meetings, negotiations, and presentations with global teams.
• Experience using SAP systems.
• Solid knowledge of MRP methodologies and material planning processes.

Although not necessary, it would be nice if you have:

• Experience in the plastic injection manufacturing industry.
• Experience coordinating supplier improvement initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities or experience leading projects and process improvements.

Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package that may include other benefits and well-being programs. Offerings vary by role and location and are designed to support employees’ health, security, and success.

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 Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

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.

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