Procurement Specialist

Company: Carrier
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Country:
United States of America
Location:
CAI23: Carrier-Indianapolis, IN 7310 W Morris St, Indianapolis, IN, 46231 USA

Carrier Global Corporation , global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier .

About this role

Carrier Residential Operations (Supply Chain) has an onsite opportunity in Indianapolis for a Procurement Specialist to function as a liaison between suppliers, the local team and the World Headquarters Supply Chain (WHQ) group. The Procurement Specialist reports into the WHQ structure and will be responsible for direct materials purchasing for manufacturing of residential furnaces manufactured at the Indianapolis facility.

As a procurement professional, the Procurement Specialist carries out processes, standards, and operational plans in support of purchasing activities, i.e., RFPs, negotiation preparations, and cost analysis.

We value our people and offer an extensive benefits package, with financial rewards including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and also lifestyle support with flexible working and parental leave. Plus, we'll support your growth with paid-for external training programs and courses.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct requests for proposals (RFPs), negotiation preparations, PO issue, payment terms and cost analysis based on procurement processes, standards, and operational plans
• Work with requestors and vendors on supply, materials demand planning and Sales Inventory Operations Planning (SIOP), to optimize utilization of business resources to meet customer expectations
• Liaise with requestors and vendors to identify optimized cost savings opportunities
• Review vendors' contract terms, prepare service agreements, and ensure terms are in the best interest of the organization(s)
• Follow up with suppliers to expedite and meet "Supplier On time Delivery" Performance, escalate problems timely to address supply issues
• Respond to inquiries on order status, changes, or cancellations to meet customer(s) satisfaction
• Monitor inventories at 3PLs
• Maintain accurate vendor master information i.e., contract agreements and price
• Support process improvement to enhance and standardize purchasing and inventory management processes
• Monitor and evaluate suppliers' performance, apply sustainable countermeasures and facilitate actions for improvement
• Assist in generating reports for management
• Resolve suppliers' service, deliveries, or billing discrepancies
  
  Basic Qualifications
  
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3+ years experience in purchasing or buying
    
    Preferred Qualifications
    
    • Negotiation skills regarding contracts/pricing
    • Thrive in a dynamic/fast paced environment
    • Experience in the manufacturing industry, OEM, and/or supply chain management
    • English written and verbal communication skills
    • Self-starter, capable of working with minimal oversight, and proactive in seeking solutions
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and MRP/ERP system experience
    • Initiative while working with different sides of the business
      
      Additional information:
      
      • This position doesn't support immigration sponsorship
        
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