Procurement Program Manager

Trane Technologies • Minneapolis, MN

9h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives
• Fertility coverage
• Adoption/surrogacy assistance
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution
• 15 vacation days
• 9 paid holidays
• 3 floating holidays
• Sick leave
• Additional options to support volunteer and parental leave
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs
• Tuition assistance
• Student debt support

What This Job Offers

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