Senior Category Manager- Electronic Controls

Trane Technologies; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 146,521 - 204,609; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Trane Technologies is looking for a Senior Category Manager in Davidson, NC. This pivotal role involves managing Tier 2 sub-categories within the Electronic Controls Category, overseeing supplier relationships, cost management, and strategy execution.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years' experience in procurement or strategic sourcing. The position comes with comprehensive benefits such as health insurance from day one and a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing.
• Proven track record in vendor management and negotiation.
• Ability to influence in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage Tier 2 component cost and supplier relations.
• Develop detailed category strategy and execute RFx activities.
• Lead cost management and risk mitigation initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Risk management

Supplier relationship management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

About the Role

Trane Technologies is hiring a Senior Category Manager who will directly manage Tier 2 sub‑categories of the Electronic Controls Category. This critical procurement role oversees a large, complex scope of responsibilities within the assigned category, acting as a subject‑matter expert to own strategy, supply base, and performance while staying current on market trends and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage Tier 2 component cost, supplier relationships, risk (supply chain, materials, design, quality) and strategy development, alignment, and execution for the Electronic Controls Category.
• Identify, engage, and align with internal stakeholders to capture category requirements and ensure supplier qualification and quality.
• Partner with business unit Procurement teams to efficiently transition suppliers as needed and support region/sector New Product Development (NPD) procurement through preferred supplier programs.
• Develop and execute detailed category strategy, expanding the Preferred Supplier Program and segmentation based on business needs and procurement principles.
• Assess opportunities for commodity including spend segmentation, commodity maturity, cost drivers, and supply market analysis.
• Manage contract lifecycle and compliance; ensure supply continuity and deliver best total value through RFx activities, supplier selection, and negotiation.
• Actively monitor and mitigate supplier risk, including financial, capacity, quality, and compliance.
• Lead cost management initiatives through price analysis, value analysis, and continuous improvement projects.
• Oversee Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and conduct regular supplier reviews for all strategic suppliers.
• Facilitate quarterly business reviews and key supplier meetings, while ensuring creation of supplier profiles for all SRM suppliers.
• Develop sourcing strategy for commodity detailing projects, sourcing levers, timing, resources, and expected benefits.
• Maintain commodity continuity of supply by engaging with plants and key stakeholders to resolve escalated issues and secure supplier capacity.
• Support development of enterprise systems and data analytics tools to enhance strategy development, cost management, and risk mitigation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, engineering design, or application engineering experience with large‑scale, complex, and/or regional/global categories of spend.
• Demonstrated success in assessing, negotiating, and managing vendors.
• Collaborative facilitation, consultation, and conflict resolution skills; trusted business partner capable of influencing within a highly matrixed environment.
• Professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Preferred: Experience or background in PCBA or electronic systems design, application/sales engineering, or procurement of electronic controls and PCBA components/interconnects. Relevant industry experience includes HVAC, gensets, compressors, pumps, factory automation, building control systems, automotive/transportation + EV, off‑highway transportation, marine electronics, refrigeration, panel design/building, applications engineering, electrical component sales/distribution, and power electronics.

Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $146,521.66 – $204,609.99 (salaried).
• Incentive eligible: Yes; sales commission not applicable.
• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs start at day one.
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401(k) match up to 6% with an additional 2% core contribution (up to 8% company contribution).
• Paid time off: 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, including tuition assistance and student debt support.
• Comprehensive benefits; specific offerings may vary by region or local regulations.

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday onsite with colleagues; Fridays are flexible, allowing employees to choose their location based on work requirements.

Additional Information

This position is not safety sensitive. Trane Technologies is 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, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.