Associate Procurement Program Manager

Trane Technologies•La Crosse, WI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Associate Procurement Program Manager is responsible for multiple Procurement projects, working with cross-functional teams and standard work to build and execute project implementation plans for productivity and continuous improvement projects. Partner with Product Growth Teams to assist with projects charter, benefits, and resource requirements. Responsible for monitoring active projects, updating status, eliminating roadblocks, and escalating issues as appropriate. Investigate, coordinate and communicate project changes. Identify gaps to goals and collaboratively develop and support countermeasures and activities to close the gap and exceed targets. Support Product Growth Team’s goals by leading and executing supplier rationalization, quality and delivery improvement projects. Work to align strategies between Commodity, Product Growth Teams, and Sector Growth Teams. This position will be based in La Crosse, WI or Davidson, NC. Manage, coordinate and transform suppliers to meet company's goals; in regards to growth, quality, delivery, and cost for Trane Supply distribution network.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a diversified company in procurement, engineering, project management, quality, finance, and/or operations; or a bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
Strong understanding of the procurement processes at an operational and leadership level.
Demonstrated ability for independent thinking and multi-tasking.
Proven ability to plan pro-actively, anticipate issues and have excellent problem resolution records 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 staff; foster team dynamic.

Nice To Haves

Experience in International sourcing experience, running large complex cross functional projects a plus.
Experience in supplier development, materials management, and/or supplier quality a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for Trane Supply procurement goals and metrics including productivity, supplier rationalization, risk management, supplier quality and supplier on time delivery, addressing any gaps in achieving targets.
Coordinate with Product Management, Engineering, and Materials Teams to develop and implement strategies in support of both Product Growth Teams and the Supply Business Unit.
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 launches, risk management, and source change programs.
Ensure alignment of commodity strategies with Product Growth Team requirements.
Responsible for sharing Trane Supply 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 productivity gate reviews ensuring that required cross-functional resources are allocated to execute projects as outlined.
Partner with Commodity teams to assist with projects charter, benefits, and resource requirements.