Carrier

Associate Manager – HX & Valves

Carrier

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Hyderabad • India

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About the role

  • Contribute to all phases of the Product Development Life Cycle, from design to implementation, testing, release and sustaining
  • Lead cost reduction efforts by identifying material productivity opportunities, conducting spend analysis, and implementing value engineering initiatives
  • Develop and execute category strategies that align with business objectives, including supplier segmentation, risk assessment, and market intelligence gathering
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., engineering, operations, finance) to align sourcing strategies with product roadmaps and cost targets
  • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through diversification, contingency planning, and sustainability initiatives
  • Build and maintain robust supplier relationships through regular performance reviews, contract negotiations, and collaborative improvement programs
  • Drive supplier selection, onboarding, and development processes to ensure a resilient and high-performing supply base
  • Monitor category performance metrics such as savings realization, supplier OTD (On-Time Delivery), and total cost of ownership.

Requirements

  • B.E/B.Tech. from a premier institute is a must, MBA preferred
  • 12-16 years of category management experience, preferably in HVAC industry
  • Ability to work in a global environment with global stakeholders across multiple countries
  • Strategic thinking- ability to think through and independently define priorities
  • Knowledge and exposure to engineering drawings, cost reduction, Value analysis and value engineering efforts, negotiation process
  • Strong desire to drive for results, sense of accountability for self and others
  • Strong program management skills, including change management
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible schedules and leave Policy
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
category managementcost reductionvalue engineeringsupplier segmentationrisk assessmentmarket intelligenceperformance metricsengineering drawingsnegotiation processprogram management
Soft Skills
strategic thinkingaccountabilitycollaborationresults-drivenchange management
Certifications
B.EB.TechMBA