Category Manager

3 weeks ago


Lexington, North Carolina, United States Trane Technologies Full time

At Trane Technologies, we're seeking a skilled Category Manager to oversee the Electric Component category. This critical role on our Procurement team requires a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to own the space, strategy, supply base, and performance, and stay current on market trends and conditions in this category.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage components within the Electrical Components category.
  • Identify, engage, and align with internal stakeholders 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.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • 5+ years of procurement/sourcing experience with large-scale, complex, and/or regional/global categories of spend.
  • Demonstrated success in assessing, negotiating, and managing vendors.
  • Collaborative, facilitation, consultation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Professional communication, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to travel as needed.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Trane Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer a total compensation package that includes an incentive. Total compensation will include an incentive. Our prosperous commission plans grow over time with a successful employee's growing pipeline. Some sales professionals may eventually move to 100% commission.

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.

Work Environment:

This position has been designated as a Hybrid work schedule, with work performed onsite 3 days each week.

What You Will Bring:

  • Ability to collaborate and influence within a highly matrixed environment.
  • Experience or background in procuring or applying wire harness or electric components preferred.

Disclaimer:

This range could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed, education, experience, travel requirements for the job, or because of a system the employer uses to measure earnings by quantity or quality of production.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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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