Procurement Program Manager

At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane and Thermo King, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what's possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Job Summary：

We are hiring a Procurement Program Manager in Tyler, TX. This project leader will be responsible for the management of multiple Procurement projects, working with cross-functional teams to build and execute project implementation plans to drive Procurement strategies, productivity, and continuous improvement. Partner with Commodity Teams and Businesses to develop project charters/plans, benefits, and resource requirements. Responsible for monitoring active projects, updating status, eliminating roadblocks, and escalating issues as appropriate. Identify gaps to goals and collaboratively develop and support countermeasures and activities to close the gap and exceed targets. Support Procurement team goals by leading and executing supplier rationalization, quality, and delivery improvement projects. Work to align strategies between Operations, Engineering and Procurement, as well as plant rationalization. Collaborating with Plant Operations and Procurement to ensure supply continuity.

Thrive at work and at home:

• 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, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.

• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

• Learn more about our benefits here!

Where is the work:

This position is eligible for a Hybrid work schedule (3 or more days onsite a week) and will be based out of our Tyler, TX Location.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Residential HVAC procurement goals and metrics including productivity, supplier rationalization, risk management, 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) events. Responsible for aligning and driving actions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related required with a minimum of 3+ years of previous work experience in a diversified industrial company in the areas of procurement, engineering, project management, quality, finance, and/or operations.

• Demonstrated ability for independent thinking and multi-tasking. Proven ability to plan proactively, anticipate issues, and have excellent problem resolution with little or no input or assistance.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong influencing and negotiating skills across the organization. Possesses strong interpersonal skills.

• Experience running large complex cross-functional projects. Knowledge of International sourcing, supplier development, materials management, and/or supplier quality a plus.

• Ability to travel up to 15%.

Haven't done every single thing in the job description? At Trane Technologies, we are just as interested in your capabilities as your prior work experience. So, if you are excited about this role but your past work experience doesn't align perfectly with everything in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the best person for this role.

Compensation: Salary: $95,000- $125,000 Total compensation will include an incentive.

Disclaimer: This "range" could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed, education, experience, travel requirements for the job, or because of a system the employer uses to measure earnings by quantity or quality of production (so, for example, positions that may not have traditional salary ranges). Our prosperous commission plans grow over time with a successful employee's growing pipeline. Some sales professionals may eventually move to 100% commission.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.