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Indirect Procurement Director Europe

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Carrier

Carrier

3 Locations
On-site
Posted April 28, 2026

Job Description

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.

  • Lead Europe Indirect Procurement Strategy aligned with global objectives, policies, and governance
  • Provide people focused and sensible leadership and development to a dedicated team ca. 30 indirect procurement experts across Europe
  • Own major indirect categories including IT & Telecom, Professional Services, Marketing, Facilities & FM, HR Services, Travel & Fleet
  • Deliver measurable value through savings, cost avoidance, demand management, and productivity improvements
  • Partner closely with senior leaders across IT, HR, Finance, Legal, Marketing, and Operations
  • Manage strategic suppliers and third‑party risk (GDPR, resiliency, financial stability)
  • Drive digital adoption of Source‑to‑Pay tools, analytics, and standardized processes
  • Embed ESG and responsible sourcing into regional procurement decisions


 

Who we're looking for
 

  • Extensive experience in procurement or sourcing, with €/$250M–$500M+ indirect spend responsibility
  • Significant leadership experience in comparable role
  • Proven experience in European, multi‑country procurement within a global matrix organization
  • Strong commercial, financial, and negotiation expertise
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority
  • Solid understanding of European regulatory and compliance requirements
  • Fluent English required; additional European languages (French, German) a plus
  • Specific experience in comparable industry or categories an advantage

Education & Credentials

  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
  • 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

  • A key role in a global company with a strong local presence
  • The opportunity to work with advanced CHVAC and energy technologies
  • A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture
  • Flexibility and autonomy in your daily work
  • Ongoing professional training and career development
  • Company pension scheme
  • Enhanced annual leave allowance
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • 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

  • Initial call with our recruitment team
  • 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.

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