Procurement Program Manager

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Whats in it for you:

The Procurement Program Manager is responsible for overseeing multiple procurement projects collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement project plans focused on productivity and continuous improvement. This role involves partnering with Enterprise Category Teams to assist in the creation of project charters defining benefits and determining resource requirements. The Procurement Program Manager will support supply chain resiliency risk mitigation and productivity initiatives across the Americas region.

Key responsibilities include monitoring active projects providing status updates removing obstacles and escalating issues when necessary. The role requires investigating coordinating and communicating project changes as well as identifying gaps in goals and developing countermeasures to achieve core objectives. The Procurement Program Manager will lead and execute supplier rationalization quality enhancement and delivery improvement projects to support procurement goals.

Additionally this role involves aligning strategies between Product Management Operations Engineering and Procurement. The Procurement Program Manager will work closely with Plant Operations and Procurement teams to ensure supply continuity and achieve organizational objectives.

What you will do:

The Procurement Program Manager will spearhead strategic projects and programs collaborating with internal and external partners to achieve enterprise objectives. Your primary responsibilities will include organizing project teams defining clear roles and responsibilities and developing comprehensive workflow plans to ensure the successful execution of project commitments.

In this role you will manage objectives and influence teams securing support from various cross-functional groups. You will lead oversee and ensure the successful delivery and management of multiple projects adhering to scope quality time and cost constraints. Your ability to coordinate and drive projects to completion will be critical in meeting organizational goals and delivering value across the enterprise.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the project manager for multiple procurement initiatives collaborating with cross-functional teams and utilizing standard methodologies to drive productivity continuous improvement process enhancements standard work source changes and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) programs.
• Ensure alignment of procurement and business unit strategies with operations Category Management Marketing and Engineering platform plans and requirements. Communicate Operations Engineering and Marketing-specific strategies to the Procurement team.
• Assess Trane Technologies business needs against supplier capabilities to identify and select preferred suppliers that meet quality cost and delivery standards.
• Utilize commercial acumen to effectively manage and navigate supplier relationships and contracts.
• Accurately forecast and report procurement financial metrics including productivity and inflation. Contribute to the development of the Annual Operating Plan for productivity and supply chain resiliency projects targets and initiatives.
• Actively participate in cross-functional gate reviews ensuring the allocation of necessary resources to execute projects as planned. Collaborate with Procurement to assist with project charters benefits and resource requirements.
• Represent the Procurement function in plant or product Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) activities.
• Ensure compliance with the Business Operating System when executing projects.
  
  

What you will bring:

• Bachelors Degree 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 required.
• Strong understanding of the procurement processes and the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Deep understanding of materials management supply and demand planning.
• Demonstrated ability for independent thinking 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 staff foster team dynamic.
• Experience in International sourcing experience 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 10%.

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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:

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.