At Trane TechnologiesTM, we are seeking an Associate Procurement Program Manager for supplier relationship management responsibilities associated with Helmer Scientific temperature-controlled storage business and any other associated businesses.  with the Life Science Solutions (LSS) business unit.  As an Associate Procurement Program Manager, you will manage, coordinate, and transform suppliers to meet the company’s goals, regarding growth, quality, delivery, and cost for Trane Life Science Solutions.

In this role, you are primarily responsible for managing multiple Procurement projects, working with cross-functional teams and standard work to build and execute project implementation plans for productivity and continuous improvement projects.  Responsible for managing suppliers as assigned, monitoring active projects, investigating issues, eliminating roadblocks, and escalating issues as appropriate. 

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, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.      

·       Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.    

·       Learn more about our benefits here!  

Primary Responsibilities:

This position is designated as onsite.

• Manage, coordinate, and transform suppliers to meet company's goals in regard to quality, delivery, and cost for Commercial HVAC spend.

• Responsible for LSS Procurement goals and metrics including productivity, supplier rationalization, risk management, supplier quality, and supplier on-time delivery.

• Project manager for multiple procurement projects, working with cross-functional teams and applying standard work to execute implementation plans for productivity, continuous improvement, and new product development (NPD) projects and source change and VAVE programs.

• Ensure alignment of commodity strategies with sector and engineering platforms plans and requirements.

• Evaluate Trane technologies business needs against supplier capabilities 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 sector/plant productivity gate reviews ensuring that required cross-functional resources are allocated to execute projects as outlined.

• Partner with Category teams to assist with projects charter, benefits, and resource requirements.

• Participate in and represent Procurement function during plant or product Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) or Major Model Review (MMR) events.

• Responsible for collecting and communicating commodity actions following the event.

• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track performance, make adjustments to accomplish targets, and make recommendations for process improvement.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 2+ 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.

• Motivated self-starter with the ability to deliver in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

• 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 including Microsoft Excel, Oracle, data analysis tools.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Strong influencing and negotiating skills across the organization.

• Possess strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to lead, develop, and motivate staff; foster team dynamic.

• Experience in International sourcing experience, running large complex cross functional projects a plus.

• Experience in supplier development, materials management, lean experience in a non-manufacturing environment, and/or supplier quality a plus.

•    Ability to travel up to 15% 

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.

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