Global Integrated Supply Chain
At Trane Technologies and through our businesses including Trane and Thermo King, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what's possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.
Trane Technologies is hiring a Procurement Analyst within Direct Procurement. This position will support tactical and strategic activities across multiple categories, driving cross-functional collaboration, focus of key team deliverables, and building standardization of processes around contract management, margin enhancement, and risk mitigation.
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.
Where is the work: On-Site (5 days) at our headquarters in Davidson, NC.
What you will do:
- Support improvement process meetings for multiple teams within Category Excellence and direct procurement categories through development of data and review of team actions
- Manage and support full lifecycle of tariff activities
- Support category teams pricing updates, MIR analytics, taxonomy cleanup
- Work with Category Managers to define negotiation strategy including supplier profiles, commercial negotiation targets, defining switching costs, and building (TCO) Total Cost of Ownership
- Support the execution of sourcing projects including RFx, continuous improvement, consolidation, etc.
- Utilize tools & analytics to identify category opportunities around risk mitigation, pricing, source change, and VA/VE to be incorporated into category strategies.
- Drive utilization of standard work including project tracking, documentation, and reporting. Actively engage with team members to eliminate roadblocks and escalate issues appropriately.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field Project Management experience preferred. 3 to 5 years experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations Demonstrated experience leading large, complex cross-functional projects within matrixed organizations Demonstrated experience coordinating, and facilitating discussions, consultation, and conflict resolution skills with the ability to drive program-specific issues and goals to closure. Experience in supplier development, materials management, and/or plant operations a plus. Must be a strategic thinker and have demonstrated experience driving initiatives 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. Ability to travel up to 10%
- Key Competencies: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Supply Chain Acumen Oversees development and execution of GSC strategies/playbooks for assigned components or services, drives utilization of common GSC tools to achieve optimal results that are Quality, Delivery, Price, and Service balanced and corporate/governmental compliant. Project Management Reviews and approves teams' project plans, oversees project execution, balances projects between short and long-term focus, and secures alignment with cross-functional partners. Manage prioritization of team resources. Global Business Thinking/Strategizing Demonstrates deep global knowledge of suppliers, industry trends, emerging markets, and technology, builds this knowledge into GSC strategies/playbooks, and develops teams' capabilities & talent. Problem-Solving Identifies/anticipates potential problems, supports root cause analysis, evaluates the robustness of corrective action plan, and oversees plan implementation. Relationship Management Creates a collaborative environment with cross-functional partners, assures regular/appropriate two-way communication flow, and builds/maintains relationships with industry peers and suppliers.
Compensation: $48,000-$98,000
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity: 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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