EMEA Commodity Manager

Carrier

EMEA Commodity Manager shaping supplier strategy for Carrier’s HVAC and cold-chain solutions. Leading negotiations, cost reduction, sourcing, and global commodity performance across locations.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeAllendorf (Eder) • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €69,500 - €139,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced procurement strategy development and execution, with expertise in supplier classification, contract negotiations, and cost optimization. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage global product group responsibilities effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Procurement Strategy DevelopmentContract NegotiationCost AnalysisSupplier AuditsSAP Skills

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Hard Skills

Supplier ClassificationCost OptimizationRFI ManagementRFQ ManagementPerformance TrackingMarket BenchmarkingStrategic ThinkingNumerical ThinkingBusiness Management KnowledgeAdvanced Education

Soft Skills

Sense of ResponsibilityIndependenceFlexibilityInitiativeTeamwork AbilityResilienceAssertivenessEntrepreneurial Thinking

Tools & Technologies

SAP

Industry Keywords

Global ProcurementCommodity MarketsCross-Functional CollaborationSupplier Risk ManagementSource-to-Contract Process

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the category team in implementing strategic tasks and initiatives
Plan, develop, and execute measures to optimize commodities, including supplier classification
Develop, coordinate, and present procurement strategies to management and cross-functional stakeholders
Conduct contract and price negotiations and define global conditions with the chief negotiator
Monitor and benchmark global procurement and commodity markets, competitors, and indices
Facilitate cross-functional exchange of product group-specific information
Provide supplier long lists within the Source-to-Contract process
Manage RFI and RFQ processes in coordination with the chief negotiator
Collaborate with project purchasing for new developments and partner selection
Perform cost analyses to optimize costs with existing suppliers
Support SQ&D activities in alignment with negotiators
Participate in supplier audits and risk management
Assume global responsibility for the product group and associated targets, including performance tracking

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced to expert knowledge obtained through advanced education and experience
Substantial knowledge of the company’s organization, programs, or systems
University degree or equivalent
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience OR an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Business management knowledge
IT user skills
SAP skills
Written and spoken English skills
Sense of responsibility and independence
Cost awareness, flexibility, initiative, and teamwork ability
Willingness to undergo further training
Willingness to work overtime and travel on business
Strategic thinking
Resilience
Numerical thinking
Assertiveness
Entrepreneurial thinking

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive total compensation package
Additional benefits and health programs, varying by position and location
Short-term bonus payments
Diversity and inclusion programs
Career development opportunities
Employee engagement and teamwork initiatives
Human oversight of AI-supported hiring tools