Procurement Program Manager

Trane Technologies; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 82,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match up to 6% + 2% core

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Trane Technologies in Hastings, NE, is seeking a Senior Procurement professional to manage supplier relationships and drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements. You will lead cross-functional teams on multiple procurement projects, align commodity strategies with engineering and product plans, and forecast procurement financials.

Travel up to 20% may be required. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and 5+ years of experience in procurement within an industrial setting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain management or engineering preferred, with minimum 5+ years of experience.
• Strong procurement process knowledge at operations and leadership level.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and multitask with proactive planning and problem resolution.
• Excellent written and oral communication; strong influencing and negotiating skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate and transform suppliers to meet company goals in regard to quality, delivery and cost.
• Procurement goals and metrics including productivity, risk mitigation, supplier quality, on time delivery.
• Project manager for multiple procurement projects, working with cross-functional teams and applying standard work to execute implementation plans for productivity and improvements.
• Ensure alignment of commodity strategies with Business Unit, Engineering platforms and Product Management plans and requirements; coordinate plant and Business Unit strategies with commodity teams.
• Forecasting and reporting of procurement financial metrics including productivity and inflation; support development of the Annual Operating Plan for productivity projects.
• Active participant in productivity gate reviews ensuring cross-functional resources are allocated to execute projects.
• Participate in and represent Procurement during VAVE or Major Model Review events and drive actions.

Skills

Procurement

Project management

Supplier development

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Forecasting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

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Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

Where Is The Work

On-Site (5 days)

Role Description

Manage, coordinate and transform suppliers to meet company goals in regard to quality, delivery and cost.

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.

What you will bring:

• 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.
• Experience in International sourcing, running large complex cross functional projects a plus. Experience in supplier development, materials management, and/or supplier quality a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Annual Base Salary Range Or Hourly Base Pay Range

$81,800.00 - $146,720.00

Compensation Type

Salary

Incentive Eligible

No

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.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on 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.