Procurement Program Manager

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies , and through our businesses including Trane®  and  Thermo King ,  sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business.  Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities?  Do you want to contribute to making a better future?  If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world. Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.  We boldly go. Where is the work: On-Site (5 days)     Role Description: Manage, coordinate and transform suppliers to meet company goals in regard to quality, delivery and cost.

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.

Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain management or engineering is preferred, with minimum 5+ years of previous work experience in a diversified industrial company in the areas of procurement, engineering, project management, quality, finance 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 or no input or assistance. Excellent follow-through. Proficiency in computer applications including industry-related software and tools. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong influencing and negotiating skills across organization. Possess strong interpersonal skills. Ability to lead, develop and motivate project teams. Experience in International sourcing, running large complex cross functional projects a plus. Experience in supplier development, materials management, and/or supplier quality a plus. Ability to travel up to 20%. Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range: $81,800.00 - $146,720.00 Compensation Type:

Incentive Eligible: No Sales Commission Eligible: No Disclaimer : We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience,  travel requirements, and union designation.   Our compensation