Aftermarket Commodity & Sourcing Manager (NLA/NPI)

Carrier • Charlotte, NC

5d • $96,000 - $192,000

About The Position

The Aftermarket Commodity & Sourcing Manager (NLA/NPI) is accountable to ensure the continued availability of service, aftermarket, and low-volume HVAC components that are otherwise discontinued. The primary focus of this position includes supplier recovery, identification of alternative sources, cost control, and risk mitigation to maintain ongoing support for legacy equipment as required. Additionally, this role encompasses sourcing and procurement activities for new product development and launches, representing CSA AM sourcing initiatives. This position collaborates closely with Service Engineering, Quality, Product Management, Manufacturing, suppliers, and Distribution teams to prevent service disruptions, minimize customer downtime, and mitigate scenarios where unavailable parts would necessitate equipment replacement. The manager is also responsible for formulating both short- and long-term strategies to support the Aftermarket RCD Business. Key responsibilities involve implementing, maintaining, and continuously enhancing systems and platforms. Building robust internal and external networks is essential; the manager promotes collaboration among suppliers, supply chain, engineering, quality, and product management within the aftermarket ecosystem. The manager cultivates strong supplier relationships, proactively identifies new and existing sourcing opportunities, and devises comprehensive strategies to strengthen supply chain resilience while optimizing product costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of experience sourcing, supply chain, or service parts management
• 5+ years of experience with obsolete/legacy/low-volume parts (NLA)
• 3+ years of experience with HVAC components knowledge (commercial preferred)
• 5+ years of experience with engineering change, PPAP, deviation processes
• 5+ years of experience with SAP, Excel, and data analysis
• Ability to travel in North America, up to 20% (international as needed)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or supply chain
• Master’s in engineering and or MBA
• Service/aftermarket supply chain experience
• Strong grasp of supplier risk, lifecycle sourcing, service support models
• Knowledge of extended lifecycle equipment (15–30+ years)
• Dual sourcing or rapid supplier transitions experience
• Exposure to low-volume manufacturing (job shops, CNC, sheet metal, casting)

Responsibilities

• Create a sourcing strategy for aftermarket parts that are discontinued, newly introduced, or from new suppliers.
• Reduce the sales backlog of "No Longer Available" items to sustainable levels for maintenance.
• Assess ongoing component support based on market demand, lifecycle, and risk.
• Join the new part introduction board and align aftermarket planning with production launches.
• Implement a category strategy for aftermarket parts in line with business objectives and HVAC market analysis.
• Identify and approve alternate suppliers when OEMs or primary vendors exit.
• Support dual-sourcing and last-time-buy options for aging parts.
• Analyze buy versus make decisions for low-volume or legacy components.
• Coordinate supplier relationships for low-demand, high-risk parts
• Find and oversee suppliers to ensure strong partnerships that deliver quality, competitive pricing, and prompt delivery.
• Negotiate contracts and prices with vendors to safeguard the company's interests.
• Apply strategies to reduce costs while preserving product standards.
• Work closely with vendors to optimize tooling reuse, decrease minimum order quantities, and accelerate lead times.
• Oversee sourcing for low-volume, high-variety service portfolios where recovering costs is essential.
• Assist in cost justification when service parts must be acquired at premium rates.
• Validate replacement parts' fit, form, and function with Service Engineering
• Coordinate PPAP, deviation, and risk-based approvals with Quality for service-only parts
• Assess service commitments, equipment life, and customer impact with Product Management
• Help stabilize service inventory with Supply Planning and Distribution
• Work with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Engineering to implement sustainable support solutions
• Engage in obsolescence review procedures and conduct service impact evaluations
• Provide support for decisions regarding component retirement, substitution, or redesign
• Ensure documentation is maintained to substantiate sourcing decisions for audit and traceability purposes
• Work with engineers to ensure product design reflects aftermarket sourcing plans
• Manage quotations, requisitions, and purchase orders for new parts and supplier setup
• Coordinate with SIOP on inventory and logistics approaches.
• Standardize sourcing processes, including procurement plans, NLA, and NPI
• Support sourcing leads in contract negotiations and supplier policy development
• Maintain accurate sourcing data in SAP / MRP
• Track part status (active, depleting, obsolete, superseded)
• Provide sourcing input for service BOMs and service kits

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager