We are looking for a passionate and strategic Sr. Procurement Manager to lead a team of 6buyers in driving growth and profitability for ourChillersProduct Business Unit (PBU). You will be a key member of the PBU leadership teamreporting to the Director of Procurement. You willprovide innovative procurement solutions and fostering a high-performing team environment, in a business experiencing rapid expansion.

What You Will Do

• Lead with aGrowthMindset:Identify and develop new sourcing opportunities with a focus on business expansion and category growth.

• Drive Continuous Improvement:Cultivate a growth-minded approach within your team, promoting supplier innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Foster Strong Relationships:Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, demonstrating high emotional intelligence and effective communication skills.

• Lead a High-Performing Team:Develop and coach a team of 6 buyers, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.

• Develop and Execute Procurement Strategy:Collaborate with the PBU leadership team to define and execute strategic procurement initiatives that optimize spend within the ~1Bannual budget.

• Manage End-to-End NPI Support:Provide comprehensive procurement support for new product introductions (NPI) within the PBU.

• Lead Negotiations:Secure optimal pricing, terms, and quality through strategic negotiations with critical suppliers.

• Drive Operational Excellence:Ensure team compliance with established procurement processes and participate in continuous improvement efforts.

• Develop Team Capabilities:Champion continuing education for your team to enhance their effectiveness and build strong supplier relationships.

• Promote Sustainability:Identify and implement sustainable procurement practices within the global supply chain.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or equivalent; an MBA is a plus.

• Minimum 6-10 years of experience in a multinational organization.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in a Strategic Sourcing role, preferably with Direct Materials.

• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams within a matrix environment.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle ambiguity and complex situations.

• Working knowledge of SAP or other equivalent ERP systems.

• Experience negotiating complex supply contracts.

• Ability to travel 10% globally and domestically