RoA Procurement Manager

At Trane Technologies^TM  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 Rest of AP Procurement Leader is responsible for overseeing and managing the procurement activities for the Asia Pacific region, excluding China. This role requires strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate with AP procurement team and cross-functional teams to develop supply strategy, drive procurement excellence and achieve cost savings targets. The Rest of AP Procurement Leader will also be responsible for supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

 

Principal Responsibilities:

·       Develop and implement procurement strategies for the Rest of AP region, aligned with the overall company objectives and goals.

·       Lead and manage a team of procurement professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure high performance and achievement of targets.

·       Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and supply chain, to identify and prioritize procurement needs and opportunities.

·       Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and negotiate favorable terms and conditions.

·       Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services, and resolving any issues or disputes that may arise.

·       Monitor and analyze procurement metrics and KPIs to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as necessary.

·       Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline procurement processes, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.

·       Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards in all procurement activities.

·       Stay updated on HVAC industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes that may impact procurement operations in the Rest of AP region.

·       Prepare and present regular reports on procurement performance, savings achieved, and future plans

 

Key Competencies:

·        Leadership skills – demonstrate passion for leading change to challenge what is possible, possess good learning agility to ensure work objectives are in light of clear goals, strategy, and vision

·        Keep customers at the heart of all we do – to establishes a customer centered culture by modeling winning culture, demonstrates flexibility, adaptability and initiatives, taking the challenged assignment

·        Strong execution for results driven – Has a basis for action/sense of urgency; possess the positive energy with “ Can Do”  attitude to take the initiatives 

·        In-depth business acumen knowledge and possesses good  understanding of overall supply chain

·        Commitment to lead the team to strive for supply planning excellence with confidence & passionate approach  

·        Good at problem solving & own our actions and decisions process w/ a data driven approach, the ability to make timely and sound decisions

·        Good communication skills (written & verbal) and able to build strong, effective relationships with stakeholders, cross team, work colleagues.

 

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain management, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.

·        Minimum of 8 years of experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

·        Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, market dynamics, and supplier management.

·        Proven track record of achieving cost savings targets and driving procurement excellence.

·        Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

·        Ability to lead and motivate a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

·        Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.

·        Proficiency in procurement software and tools.

·        Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance requirements in the Asia Pacific region.

·        Fluency in English. Knowledge of additional languages spoken in the region is a plus.

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.