Procurement Program Manager - Controls & Electrification
About The Position
The Procurement Program Manager – Controls, harnesses and electrification, is part of the Thermo King Procurement team and will develop and execute Procurement Strategies to support the Engineering COE for Controls, harnesses and electrification. The Procurement Program Manager will play a key role in improving our overall procurement and supply capabilities by helping to leverage our Functional Excellence to develop our Talent for Growth, create Innovative Strategies, and continually improve our Dynamic Supply Chain. This role will fully engage with our engineering team and partner with category teams to ensure we have the right procurement strategy, including supplier selection, to support profitable growth. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, extensive procurement experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will drive procurement strategies, ensure cost-effective sourcing, and maintain high standards of quality and compliance. This position will be hybrid based in Minneapolis and will require up to 25% travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CPSM, PMP) is a plus.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on controls, harness, and electrification.
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex procurement projects and driving cost savings.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, market trends, and supplier management.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience in mentoring and developing team members.
- Must be a strategic thinker and have demonstrated experience developing and driving strategies
- Ability to influence and collaborate with other functions and leaders
- Experience running large complex cross functional projects
Nice To Haves
- A Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CPSM, PMP) is a plus.
- Experience in International sourcing experience a plus.
- Experience in supplier development, materials management, and/or supplier quality a plus.
- Global project management experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Responsible for developing Procurement strategy to support the engineering COE in Minneapolis, MN focusing on profitable growth strategy in partnership with Category Management.
- Responsible for developing Supply Strategy, in alignment with Category team, to support product and manufacturing strategies. The team is responsible for supplier selection and approval of all business awards and readiness of suppliers for new product development projects.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for controls, harnesses, and electrification projects to meet business objectives and project timelines.
- Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to understand project requirements and ensure alignment with procurement activities.
- Accountable for team’s utilization of standard work including project tracking and documentation. Actively engaged with team members to eliminate roadblocks and escalate issues appropriately.
- Ensure alignment of commodity strategies with technology requirements. Responsible for sharing controls and electrification specific strategies with commodity teams. Partner with commodity teams to ensure requirements of the business are well-understood and suppliers that can meet the requirements are identified.
- Provide requirements & feedback on supplier contracts & negotiations as part of Pre-negotiations and post negotiations process.
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, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs, along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
