Procurement Operations Enablement Leader

Trane Technologies plc; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 147,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Trane Technologies plc in Davidson, North Carolina is hiring a Procurement Operations & Enablement Leader to drive governance, process transformation, and guided buying across the indirect procurement team. This role leads a team of Analysts and shapes how we scale procurement operations using Lean methodologies.

Annual base salary ranges from $146,521.66 to $204,609.99, with benefits kicking in Day One, including health insurance, a 401K match, tuition assistance, and generous time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, operations, engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of operational procurement, contracting or sourcing experience.
• 3+ years of people leadership in a global environment.
• 3+ years P2P experience, ideally with an intake/orchestration tool.
• Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to streamline transactional throughput.

Responsibilities

• Governance of indirect procurement rules of engagement.
• Standardize and optimize lower-complexity contracting and sourcing.
• Direct digital path logic to guide internal users to correct channels.
• Monitor load and balance across the procurement team to optimize SLAs.
• Lead and coach a team of procurement analysts.
• Assess and integrate new demand channels from M&A or policy changes.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Communication

Procurement

Sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/SC/Operations/Engineering

Tools

Coupa Guided Buying

Job description

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: Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires. What's in it for you: Trane Technologies is hiring a Procurement Operations & Enablement Leader in Davidson, North Carolina! This leader holds operational and management responsibility for our tactical buying team. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive digital transformation, govern systemic buying rules, and apply Lean methodologies to scale operations across our indirect procurement team.

What you will do:

• Rules Governance: Lead governance, and system-enforced compliance of Indirect Procurement Rules of Engagement (RoE).
• Process Transformation: Standardize and optimize lower-complexity commercial contracting and sourcing, seamlessly transitioning transactional workloads to free up category team capacity.
• Guided Buying Orchestration: Manage rules governance and digital path logic to direct internal business users to the correct transactional channels.
• Demand & Capacity Flow: Actively monitor and make load-balance recommendations across the Indirect Procurement team to optimize SLAs and workload distribution.
• Team Leadership: Direct day-to-day operations, establish performance baselines, and coach a team of Procurement Analysts.
• New Demand Stream Integration: Proactively assess and integrate new demand channels stemming from corporate mergers and acquisitions (M&A) or evolving digital risk and cybersecurity policies.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of operational procurement, contracting, or sourcing experience (e.g., purchasing, buyer, or analyst experience).
• 3+ years of direct or indirect people leadership experience in a collaborative, global environment.
• 3+ years Procure-to-Pay (P2P) experience (preferably an Intake and Orchestration tool or Coupa Guided Buying).
• Demonstrated experience utilizing Lean/Six Sigma methodologies (e.g., standard work, visual boards, capacity planning) to streamline transactional throughput.
• Excellent professional communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$146,521.66 - $204,609.99

Compensation Type: Salary Incentive Eligible: Yes 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 range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home: 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. Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support. Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role: No The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

At Trane Technologies, we’re climate innovators with the courage to look at our world’s challenges and see endless opportunities. We aren’t afraid to make bold commitments that set new standards to enhance the health and well-being of our employees, customers, communities, and the planet we share. Learn more about what we do & how we do it. Joining the Trane Technologies team is more than just a job - it’s the beginning of a career full of purpose, impact, and meaningful contributions that challenge what’s possible for a more sustainable future. Together, we know we can change the world. With an inclusive culture, benefits to support you and your family, limitless opportunities to grow, flexibility to help you balance life’s demands, and more – you’ll be supported to thrive at work and at home. Learn more about building a career with us.

At Trane Technologies, we believe in providing equal access and opportunity for all. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to our candidates and employees who may need assistance with application or recruitment processes due to disability or impairment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at: [e-mail]