Procurement Program Manager

We are hiring a Procurement Program Manager in Monterrey, Mexico. This project leader will be responsible for the management of multiple Procurement projects, working with cross-functional teams to build and execute project implementation plans to drive Procurement strategies, productivity, and continuous improvement. Partner with Commodity Teams and Business to develop project charters/plans, benefits, and resource requirements. Responsible for monitoring active projects, updating status, eliminating roadblocks, and escalating issues as appropriate. Identify gaps to goals and collaboratively develop and support countermeasures and activities to close the gap and exceed targets. Support Procurement team goals by leading and executing supplier rationalization, quality, risk, and delivery improvement projects. Work to align strategies between Operations, Engineering and Procurement.  Collaborating with Plant Operations and Procurement to ensure supply continuity.
 

What’s in it for you:  

• Opportunity to participate in the company's private medical and life insurance program upon meeting the eligibility requirements, following the policies, terms, and conditions established by the company. Coverage and conditions for employees and their family members may vary depending on the location of the employees and their family members.

• You will have access to the comprehensive Wellness Program, which provides resources to support your emotional, legal, and financial well-being and that of your family.

• You will also have the opportunity to take advantage of continuous learning opportunities through our ongoing training programs.

• As part of our commitment to social responsibility, you will be granted one full day (8 hours) of paid time off per year so that you can perform volunteer work at nonprofit charitable organizations through our Employee Volunteer Program.

• In case you face unexpected financial difficulties, Trane Technologies’ Helping Hands Fund is available to provide support to our employees.

Where is the work:

This position has been designated as an onsite work schedule with work performed in Apodaca Facility.

What you will do:    
 

·       Responsible for Residential HVAC procurement goals and metrics including productivity, supplier rationalization, risk management, supplier quality, on time               delivery, and addressing any gaps in achieving targets.

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

·      Ensure alignment of Commodity strategies with Business Unit, Engineering platforms, and Product Management plans and requirements. Responsible for communicating and coordinating plant and Business Unit specific strategies with Commodity teams.

·      Evaluate Trane Technologies business needs against supplier capabilities in order 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 business unit/plant productivity gate reviews ensuring that required cross-functional resources are allocated to execute projects as outlined.

·      Participate in and represent Procurement function during plant or product Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) events. Responsible for aligning and driving actions.

What you will bring:  

·       Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related required 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.

·      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 written and oral communication skills. Strong influencing and negotiating skills across organization. Possess strong interpersonal skills.

·      Experience running large complex cross functional projects.  Knowledge of International sourcing, supplier development, materials management, and/or supplier quality a plus. 

·      Ability to travel up to 20%.

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.