Procurement Program Manager

Trane Italia • Davidson, NC

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, Trane Technologies is committed to putting the planet first. Sustainability is integral to their business. The Procurement Program Manager is responsible for overseeing multiple Procurement projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and utilizing standard work to develop and execute implementation plans for productivity and continuous improvement initiatives. This role involves partnering with Product Growth Teams to define project charters, benefits, and resource needs. The manager will monitor active projects, provide status updates, remove roadblocks, and escalate issues as necessary. They will also investigate, coordinate, and communicate project changes, identify performance gaps, and collaboratively develop countermeasures to achieve and surpass targets. Additionally, the position supports Product Growth Team goals by leading and executing supplier rationalization, quality, and delivery improvement projects, and works to align strategies across Commodity, Product Growth Teams, and Business Unit objectives. The role is based in La Crosse, WI, or another Trane Technologies location, and involves managing, coordinating, and transforming suppliers to meet company goals related to growth, quality, delivery, and cost for the Trane HVAC & Supply distribution network.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree 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 required.
• 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.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

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 HVAC 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 Sector Growth Teams within the HVAC Supply business.
• Manage Procurement Team focused on the Wholesale Growth Sector within the HVAC Supply business.
• 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 Business Unit and product platform plans and requirements.
• Responsible for sharing Trane Supply and sector 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 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.
• Participate in and represent Procurement function during Business Unit or product Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) or Major Model Review (MMR) events.
• Responsible for collecting and communicating Procurement actions following event.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits and programs that help our employees thrive in both their professional and personal lives
• Inclusive and respectful winning culture
• Workforce diversity reflective of our communities
• Equal opportunity employer
• Benefits to support you and your family
• Limitless opportunities to grow
• Flexibility to help you balance life’s demands
• Reasonable accommodations to our candidates and employees who may need assistance with application or recruitment processes due to disability or impairment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level