Procurement Program Manager

Join Trane TechnologiesBe 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:In this exciting role, you will be responsible for managing multiple procurement projects, working with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams using standard work to build and execute project implementation plans for New Product Development projects. Partner with Centralized Procurement to assist with projects charter, benefits, and resource requirements. Responsible for monitoring active projects, updating status, eliminating roadblocks, and escalating issues as appropriate. Investigate, coordinate and communicate project changes. Identify gaps to goals and collaboratively develop and support countermeasures and activities to close the gap and exceed targets. Support Procurement goal achievement by leading and executing supplier rationalization, quality, and delivery improvement projects. Work to align sourcing strategies between Operations, Engineering and Procurement to ensure supply continuity.What you will do:Responsible for Commercial HVAC procurement goals and metrics including supplier review and selection for new product development projects, supplier capability reviews with Engineering, and risk management.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 programs.Ensure alignment of Procurement strategies with operations, marketing and engineering platforms plans and requirements. Responsible for understanding and sharing Operations, Engineering and marketing specific strategies with Procurement.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.Active participant in cross functional gate reviews ensuring that required cross-functional resources are allocated to execute projects as outlined. Partner with Procurement to assist with projects charter, benefits, and resource requirements.Ability to travel up to 25%.What you will bring:Bachelor's Degree required.5+ years of previous project management experience in an industrial or HVAC manufacturer in the areas of procurement, engineering, project management, quality, finance and/or operationsExperience working in a plant/manufacturing environment highly preferredDemonstrated ability for independent thinking and multi-tasking. Proven ability to plan proactively, anticipate issues and have excellent problem resolution records.Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong influencing and negotiating skills across organization. Possess strong interpersonal skills.Experience running large complex cross functional projects. Knowledge in supplier development, materials management, and/or supplier quality a plus.Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range: $75,700.00 - $135,834.99Compensation Type: SalaryIncentive Eligible: YesSales Commission Eligible: NoThrive 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: NoThe 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.