Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Trane Technologies is a world leader in creating sustainable climate solutions, and they are seeking a Procurement Program Manager to lead multiple procurement projects across their Thermo King Trailer platform. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and support financial reporting and productivity goals.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for procurement goals and metrics including productivity, risk mitigation, supplier quality, on time delivery, and addressing any gaps in achieving targets
- Project manager for multiple procurement projects, working with cross-functional teams and applying standard work to execute implementation plans for productivity, continuous improvement, new product development (NPD) projects, source change and VAVE programs
- Ensure alignment of commodity strategies with Business Unit, Engineering platforms and Product Management plans and requirements. Responsible for communicating and coordinating plant and Business Unit specific strategies with commodity teams
- Evaluate Trane Technologies business needs against supplier capabilities in order to select the preferred suppliers who meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements; leverage commercial knowledge to navigate and manage supplier relationships and contracts
- Responsible for accurate forecasting and reporting of procurement financial metrics including productivity and inflation. Support the development of the Annual Operating Plan for productivity projects, targets and initiatives
- Active participant in business unit/plant productivity gate reviews ensuring that required cross-functional resources are allocated to execute projects as outlined
- Participate in and represent Procurement function during plant or product Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) or Major Model Review (MMR) events. Responsible for aligning and driving actions
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, finance or engineering preferred with minimum 5+ years of previous work experience in a diversified industrial company in the areas of procurement, supply chain, engineering, project management, and/or operations
- Strong understanding of the procurement processes at an operational and leadership level
- Demonstrated ability for independent thinking, managing ambiguity and multi-tasking
- Proven ability to plan pro-actively, anticipate issues and have excellent problem resolution with little assistance
- Excellent follow-through
- Proficiency in computer applications including industry-related software and tools (i.e. Excel, MS Project, Powerpoint)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills across functions
- Possess strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Ability to lead, develop and motivate project teams
- Ability to travel up to 20%
- Experience in international sourcing experience, leading complex cross functional projects a plus
- Experience in supplier development, supplier relationship management, supply chain leadership, and/or supplier quality a plus
- Fluent in English and Spanish preferred
Benefits
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
- Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
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