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As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business-it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.\nLearn about our benefits designed for you to thrive at work and at home.\nWe boldly go.\nWhere is the work:\nMonday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.What's in it for you:\n\nTrane Technologies is hiring an International Logistics Procurement Category Manager in Davidson, NC! This is a critical role on our Procurement team, with a large, complex scope of responsibilities within the assigned category. We are looking for a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to own the space, strategy, supply base, and performance of our International Logistics Category, and stay current on market trends and conditions in this category.\nWhat you will do:\n\nDevelop category and carrier strategies - implement transportation initiatives aligned with said strategies to secure capacity, improve on-time service and damage claims, deliver cost reduction, and champion sustainability and diversity solutions\nLead the execution of sourcing activities within assigned mode(s) including improvements to bid schedule, continuous improvement initiatives, supply base rationalization, etc.\nLead Business Review Meetings (BRMs) with selected partners and evaluate business needs against supplier performance\nWork with cross-functional teams to build and execute project implementation plans for capacity, productivity, and continuous improvement projects within committed timelines\nResponsible for managing active projects, updating status, eliminating roadblocks, and escalating issues as appropriate, as well as investigating, coordinating, and communicating project changes\nCreate and conduct presentations for project approvals and recuring status updates\nPartner with International Operations and overseas regional teams to track the performance of contracted providers and ensure timely resolution of performance issues\nProactively develop contingency plans and escalations and crisis situations\nManage capacity commitments for the service providers allowing them the proper lead-time to develop surge capacity plans, particularly during peak seasons\nPartner with the SBUs, Regions and International Operations to review/update volume forecasts and manage exceptions\nPerform frequent analysis of modal/carrier spend and performance to benchmark service standards and applicable trends\nEnsure contracted service level agreements and budgeted operating costs are being met\nCollaborate with business partners, including International Operations, to develop corrective action plans that address gaps in performance\nManage spend forecasting activities and actuals reporting for category: Reconcile discrepancies between the spend plan and actuals\nWhat you will bring:\n\nBA/BS/ME degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business \nMinimum 7+ years in the transportation industry with exposure to carrier management, carrier negotiation, and carrier operations for International Modes\nDemonstrated success with transformation change management, structured problem solving, and process thinking\nExperience working with international teams located within multiple geographic regions\nDemonstrated experience managing and supervising suppliers /service providers\nExperience negotiating supplier contracts and managing execution thereof\nExperience running large complex cross functional sourcing (bid) projects\nAbility to travel up to 10%\nKey Competencies:\n\nStrong business/financial acumen, deep analytical skills, and ability to lead, inspire, motivate, and lay out clear expectations with suppliers and vendors\nMust be a strategic thinker and have demonstrated experience driving strategies\nExperience with sourcing / rate management TMS’ preferred (e.g. Transporeon, E2Open, P44)\nPossess a strong customer service orientation\nBe a proactive change agent and demonstrate leadership skills to thrive in a team environment\nHave robust interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and influence various departments throughout the organization and at multiple management levels\nUtilize exceptional problem-solving skills to work through difficult challenges\nBe a flexible, decisive, and proactive problem solver\nBe a strong communicator and possess strong organizational skills - ability to work on multiple priorities simultaneously\nBe comfortable managing in an ambiguous environment, capable of smart risk taking with ability to close\nBe able to work well in high pressure, fast-paced environment\nExpertise with suite of Microsoft Office tools, including the ability to perform data analysis using MS Excel\nForeign Language proficiency a plus (e.g. Spanish, Mandarin…\nHave strong business/financial acumen, deep analytical skills, and ability to lead, inspire, motivate, and lay out clear expectations with suppliers and vendors\nMust be a strategic thinker and have demonstrated experience driving strategies\nExperience with sourcing / rate management TMS’ preferred (e.g. Transporeon, E2Open, P44)\nPossess a strong customer service orientation\nBe a proactive change agent and demonstrate leadership skills to thrive in a team environment\nHave robust interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and influence various departments throughout the organization and at multiple management levels\nUtilize exceptional problem-solving skills to work through difficult challenges\nBe a flexible, decisive, and proactive problem solver\nBe a strong communicator and possess strong organizational skills - ability to work on multiple priorities simultaneously\nBe comfortable managing in an ambiguous environment, capable of smart risk taking with ability to close\nBe able to work well in high pressure, fast-paced environment\nExpertise with suite of Microsoft Office tools, including the ability to perform data analysis using MS Excel\nForeign Language proficiency a plus \nAnnual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:\n$97,406.66 - $135,834.99Compensation Type:\nSalaryIncentive Eligible:\nYesSales Commission Eligible:\nNoDisclaimer: 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.\nThrive at work and at home:\nBenefits 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!\nFamily building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.\nPaid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. \n401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support. \nDisclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations\nSafety Sensitive Role:\nNoThe company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.\nWe offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. 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