Why Carrier?
Carrier is the leading worldwide provider of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security, and cold chain solutions. We invented the modern air conditioning, and our team of pioneers and innovators have a long trajectory of developing new technologies.
We offer an evolving range of industry-leading services and solutions aimed to create healthier homes, buildings, and shipping environments to reduce environmental impact. We recognize diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation and continue to lead because we have an exceptional workforce that puts the client at the centre of everything.
Your Role
We’re looking for a senior Europe Indirect Procurement Director to lead end‑to‑end indirect procurement across the region, overseeing approximately $400M in annual spend. This is a high‑impact leadership role at the intersection of strategy, value creation, and business partnership, with strong visibility at both European and global levels.
You will shape regional procurement strategy, translate global category direction into local execution, and act as a trusted advisor to senior European stakeholders—balancing cost, risk, speed, and service quality across a complex, multi‑country environment.
1. Lead Europe Indirect Procurement Strategy aligned with global objectives, policies, and governance
2. Provide people focused and sensible leadership and development to a dedicated team ca. 30 indirect procurement experts across Europe
3. Own major indirect categories including IT & Telecom, Professional Services, Marketing, Facilities & FM, HR Services, Travel & Fleet
4. Deliver measurable value through savings, cost avoidance, demand management, and productivity improvements
5. Partner closely with senior leaders across IT, HR, Finance, Legal, Marketing, and Operations
6. Manage strategic suppliers and third‑party risk (GDPR, resiliency, financial stability)
7. Drive digital adoption of Source‑to‑Pay tools, analytics, and standardized processes
8. Embed ESG and responsible sourcing into regional procurement decisions
Who we're looking for
9. Extensive experience in procurement or sourcing, with €/$250M–$500M+ indirect spend responsibility
10. Significant leadership experience in comparable role
11. Proven experience in European, multi‑country procurement within a global matrix organization
12. Strong commercial, financial, and negotiation expertise
13. Ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority
14. Solid understanding of European regulatory and compliance requirements
15. Fluent English required; additional European languages (French, German) a plus
16. Specific experience in comparable industry or categories an advantage
Education & Credentials
17. Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
18. CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent certification desirable
What we offer
We offer a variety of flexible working arrangements and development opportunities for you to grow at Carrier. You will receive a competitive salary and additional benefits including the
19. A key role in a global company with a strong local presence
20. The opportunity to work with advanced CHVAC and energy technologies
21. A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture
22. Flexibility and autonomy in your daily work
23. Ongoing professional training and career development
24. Company pension scheme
25. Enhanced annual leave allowance
26. Annual bonus scheme
27. Employee Assistance Programme
Your journey with us
We always aim to provide a fair and valuable recruitment process for everyone. If selected, you will follow the next stages
28. Initial call with our recruitment team
29. Three interviews with the management
Our commitment to you
As an employer of choice, our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity, and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a great place to work that attracts, develops, and retains the best talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork, and drives innovation for the benefit of our customers. We aim to create an environment where you feel that you belong, with diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation. We develop and deploy best-in-class programs and practices, providing enriching career opportunities, listening to employee feedback, and always challenging ourselves to do better.
The values that guide us are respect, integrity, inclusion, innovation, and excellence.
We’re excited for you to join us and make a difference.
Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.