IT Associate Category Manager

About the position

Trane Technologies is hiring an Associate Category Manager in Davidson, NC! The Associate Category Manager will manage a segment of the (Specific) category within the region/location. This is a fantastic opportunity for career development into Category Management.

Responsibilities

• Identify, engage and align with internal stakeholders (engineering, operations, quality or other business partners) to capture category requirements and ensure supplier qualification and quality
• Partner with business unit Procurement teams to efficiently transition suppliers as needed
• Support region/sector New Product Development (NPD) Procurement teams through preferred supplier programs
• Support negotiations and supplier selection; accountable for contract lifecycle management and compliance
• Responsible for delivering category productivity through price, value analysis (VA) or continuous improvement projects
• Support supplier segmentation, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and quarterly supplier reviews for all strategic suppliers within category
• Actively monitor and mitigate supplier risk including financial, capacity, quality, and compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or related field
• 2+ years of procurement / sourcing experience, ex: consulting, purchasing / buyer, and/or analyst experience
• Ability to assess vendors and demonstrated negotiating skills
• Demonstrated experience facilitating discussions and strong conflict resolution skills
• Professional communication; both verbal and written are required

Benefits

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives
• 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