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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 DESCRIPTION:
This position is a key member of Rest of Asia Pacific (RoA) procurement team, responsible to establish, develop & deploy the supply strategy on those assigned categories in Bangkok plant, (Categories include but not limited to, Valves, Pumps and other categories related to New Product Development -NPD programs etc.) The ongoing supply management also aims to provide continues improvement with the year over year direct materials (DM) productivity, Cash flow; as well as secure the DM supply continuity in supporting factory operating smoothly.
RESPONSIBILITY
Strategic Sourcing/Supply Base Development utilizing 7 Steps process – Supplier identification, evaluation, selection, performance management, supply base right-sizing, executive supplier interface management of single/sole source relationships.
Contractual Development and Negotiation – Proven ability to execute the entire negotiation process for programs with high COGS. Set high standards and expectations. Effectively leverages all resources (time, information, buyer/seller position, communication/ memorandum drafting skill) to achieve outstanding results. Ability to maintain strong relationships and exert influence when needed.
Program Management – Project leader for key cost reduction programs. Programs could include source changes, VAVE initiatives; Supplier relocations/process changes, etc.
Support New Product Development phase/gate activities via communicating and documenting sourcing requirements including supplier selection, supply chain resiliency plans, cost considerations, supply agreements, tooling expenditures and lead-time, etc.
Ensure the deployment of Preferred Supply Strategy by implementing the Early Sourcing Working Plan through the NPD project Gate processing; aligns to the global & regional category strategy.
Coordinate and align with category management teams, materials, operations, engineering, finance, quality, and aftermarket to complete project goals and expected tasks/deliverables within the project timeline.
Direct Material Reporting – Proficient utilize Global procurement tools, eg. Myspend, My productivity; My suppliers; Risk assessment; PSL; SRM; CLM’s etc
REQUIREMENT & COMPENTENCE
Influence skills - ensure work objectives are meaningful in light of clear goals, strategy, and vision; leads by positive example, modeling appropriate behavior; promotes, influences, inspires and guides others toward understanding of goals, strategy, and direction.
Strong customer satisfaction focus; exceeds expectations of internal and external customers
Self-starter/learner; takes the initiative; asserts influence the organization goals, steps forward to address issues
Team oriented; ability to bring people together in the development of specific goals & action plans in support of operating objectives; skilled at collaborate the team members or coworkers to deliver high performance.
Results oriented; completes projects/assignments on time; strong organizational, planning and implementation skill; independent thinker.
Proven capability and capacity to manage multiple programs, projects and strategic supplier relationships while addressing tactical supplier performance issues
Good data driven aptitude with strong analytical capability - make economic decisions with taking account into all relevant factors of quality, cost, delivery & service, innovation, sustainability; etc
Candidates must have demonstrated experience in coordinating, facilitating dialogues, consultation and conflict resolution
Demonstrate competence in negotiation skills and the ability assessing the supplier
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written with Mandarin and English, including presentation
Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrate high personal integrity in conducting business with external/internal parties. Ensure compliance to the laws, business guidelines and code of conduct/ethical standards set by company as well as local and the U.S. governments
Business Travel required – 10% up to 30%
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations related; relevant qualified certification desired, CPM/CPSM/CIPS or PMP etc.
5+ years’ experience in procurement, managing $50+ Million DM spend w/a category leads role plus,
Proficient knowledge of supplier mgmt. (supplier selection/approval; contingency planning; industry trends; short and long term strategy development) given higher consideration
Proven track record in developing and managing key/strategic supplier relationships across regions; resulting in improved scorecard, Proven cost management/ program management record
Good record of work experience in relevant industry; Eg. HVAC&R / Automotive industry
Lean/Six Sigma Belt experience 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.