**Country:** United States of America **Location:** CAF77: CCS - CIB 13995 Pasteur Blvd , Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33418 USA Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together. **About this role** We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director, Strategic Programs, within the Indirect Procurement organization. This leader will be responsible for initiating and managing strategic programs globally that are aimed at elevating the performance and capability of the function to industry leading levels. This position can be located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL or can be remote within the United States. **Key Responsibilities** + Lead a team of 2-3 employees in Indirect Procurement + Strategically manage various programs including Source to Pay process improvement, M&A integration, Project Management Office (PMO), Sustainable Procurement/ESG programs, Supply Risk Management program, Vested Supplier Business Model transformation, and functional transformation. + Partner with other Indirect Procurement Directors, Supply Chain COE, and other functions within Carrier to secure support for programs, resource allocation, and execution plans + Effectively lead delivery of step change in sustainable value creation and capability to advance company competitiveness and improve reliability of supply to meet business and factory demand + Develop strong collaboration with business unit, factory, and other functional leaders and partner to align on strategy, change management, and sustainability of value creation. + Lead change management process through influence with other leaders across Supply Chain and other functions globally + Effectively communicate and influence internally and externally to C-suite levels + Owns and develops critical supply chain management strategy and goals in terms of operations, specific interventions, related costs and timelines, in line with the organizational strategy. + Defines systems and processes for the Supply Chain. Directs collaboration with channel partners including suppliers, intermediaries, third party service providers and customers. + Recommends and implements process improvements in supply chain management. + Responsible for budget planning & control on key parameters contributing to supply chain cost. **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree + 10+ years of experience in procurement , supply chain, operations, engineering, business, or consulting + 5+ years of leadership experience + 10% travel required **Preferred Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or Engineering + Advanced degree + Operations leadership experience. + 10+ years leading cross-functional global teams + Experience providing strategic leadership & execution specifically with sustainable procurement projects + Proven success in managing Procurement M&A Project Management Office (PMO), Sustainable Procurement/ESG programs, Supply Risk Management program, Vested Supplier Business Model transformation, and functional transformation. + Proven ability to exercise independent business judgment to drive strategy and results. + Proven ability to lead a regional team to achieve results through leadership & influence. + Ability to excel in a dynamic environment. + Demonstrated thought leadership with ability to lead analysis and resolution of complex problems where success requires the evaluation of both tangible and intangible variables. + Ability to travel internationally as required for due diligence, transition, and issue resolution \#LI-Remote **RSRCAR** **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.** **Job Applicant's Privacy Notice:** Click on this link (https://www.corporate.carrier.com/legal/privacy-notice-job-applicant/) to read the Job Applicant's Privacy Notice