About this Associate Director, Commodity Management & Sourcing, Subcontractor Management role at Carrier
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 role will manage subcontractor base for turnkey Mods delivery across CSA — strategy, regional sub pools, rate-card governance, onboarding/contracting/payments, competitive bidding, performance/safety/SLA, and cost/schedule control. The role will lead a team of Contractor Managers and be accountable for subcontractor OTD, rate-card compliance, safety/SLA and cost variance.
Strategy & organization build
- Own subcontractor strategy, regional labor pools and rate-card governance across CSA.
- Develop preferred / managed subcontractor programs and a qualified regional bench.
Onboarding, contracting & payments (close the gaps)
- Remove the onboarding, contracting and payment friction that drives project implementation delays.
- Standardize master subcontract agreements, insurance, compliance and risk vetting of the sub base.
- Streamline subcontractor payment / AP processes in partnership with Finance.
Bidding, rate cards & cost control
- Run competitive bidding and award decisions; build and maintain regional rate cards so Project Managers quote from pre-negotiated, defensible pricing.
- Control subcontractor cost and schedule on projects.
- Benchmark labor rates across regions and drive should-cost on subcontracted labor.
Performance, safety & SLA
- Own subcontractor performance scorecards, safety and SLA management; drive on-time delivery and resolve escalations.
Leadership & cross-functional
- Coach and develop the Contractor Managers; align Project Management, Mods Sales, EHS, Legal, Procurement and Finance around one subcontractor plan.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Construction Management, Engineering or Business.
10+ years of progressive procurement / services / subcontractor or construction-management leadership, including direct people leadership and building or scaling a team.
7+ years' experience with subcontractor / services sourcing experience: master agreements, rate cards, competitive bidding and award management.
7+ years' experience with strong contract and commercial acumen, including EHS / safety, insurance and compliance requirements for subcontractors.
7+ years' experience Track record controlling services cost and schedule on $100M+ of contracted labor; should-cost and negotiation capability.
Preferred Requirements:
HVAC, construction, field-services or turnkey-project background.
Knowledge of regional labor markets and multi-region sub pools (e.g., CLT / SYR / MX).
MBA or equivalent; Lean / Six Sigma; PMP.
Hands-on with ERP (SAP) and pipeline/contracting tools; rate-card / bid-management systems.
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 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: 14 August 2026Job Applicant's Privacy Notice
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Use of AI
Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.
