Director, Procurement – Controls And Electronic Components

At Trane TechnologiesTM 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.

Job Summary：

The leader has the critical responsibility of developing and aligning controls and key electronic sub-systems strategies with business partners needs across the enterprise. This includes identifying and managing a tier 2+ supply base and supply chain strategy to ensure supply continuity while driving growth & profitability across all Trane Technologies strategic business units (SBU’s).

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive a Tier 2 and Tier 3 component strategy, including developing a preferred distributor and component manufacturing strategy, negotiations and implementation, and Supplier Relationship Management
• Partner with and Lead Cross Functional Team including component engineering
• Evaluate and Assess Market Trends in the Electronics design and manufacturing space, with focus on critical electronics sub-systems including controls
• Partner with and Influence strategic direction of Business Unit Controls Strategy including design criteria, component selection, and multi-tiered sourcing.
• Support all New Product Development (NPD) and New Technology Introduction (NTI) activities for controls and electronic components across SBU’s

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success includes supplier development across regions, responsibility for high-level negotiations, leading/participating on multi-functional projects, and team development
• Excellent collaboration skills
• Sourcing experience in the development and management of a global electronics supply base is required
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management, all functional areas
• Experience developing and implementing strategies across an enterprise
• Previous experience in developing standard processes and tools
• Required: Bachelor’s Degree – Business administration, supply chain, engineering, finance or similar
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Lean experience beneficial
• Lives the Trane Technologies values
• Ability to influence others regardless of function or title
• Experience managing and partnering with suppliers as well as internal stakeholders
• 15+ years of experience in Procurement/Supply Chain

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.

• Relationship Management – Creates collaborative environment with cross-functional senior peers, assures regular/appropriate two-way communication flow, builds/maintains relationship with industry peers and suppliers leaders, and reinforces lead on “on IR voice” to the supply base.
• Change Management - Develops and utilizes change management tools to educate business on key strategies and business objectives to support vision of indirect procurement.
• Global Business Thinking/Strategizing - Demonstrates deep global knowledge of suppliers, industry trends, emerging markets and technology, builds this knowledge into strategies/playbooks, develops team’s capabilities & talent.
• Communication Skills – Exhibits enthusiasm, influences customers, represents Procurement with SBU leadership, presentation and messaging skills (understanding the audience)
• Influence – Utilizes multiple tools and techniques to drive Trane Technologies to a new approach/thinking within the electronics space

This position is located in Davidson, North Carolina. Expected travel requirements are 25%.

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.

Base Compensation Range is $180k – 220k. This position also includes an incentive plan. *Disclaimer: This base salary range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, and geographic location where the work is performed.

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