Supplier Developer

POSITION DESCRIPTION:Responsible for a set of direct material commodities for the La Crosse site of the Compressor Center of Excellence. Responsibilities include driving supplier productivity improvement, qualification, management, productivity improvement and negotiations. * Act as member of supply chain team in coordinating all aspects of supplier management for a given set of direct commodities. * Implement sourcing strategies for new components and technologies within related commodities. * Develop formal project plans that include qualification of suppliers, supplier components, and ramp-up requirements. * Establish/complete confidentiality disclosure agreements where required. * Ensure all components complete appropriate qualification plans through personal and coordinated work on qualification efforts. * Provide data and action plans to improve supplier/component quality through detailed supplier activities. * Proactively identify material projects and lead them through resource acquisition and implementation to financial realization. This includes phase in/phase out, change request management, written procedures, etc. * Serve as primary CCOE materials representative on new product teams and works with planners for all product phase outs ensuring minimal excess and obsolete inventory * Perform monthly financial analysis and reporting for metal surcharges and cost savings projects * Provide input and review of component drawings and specifications to ensure current and future suppliers have all required information to meet Trane requirements. * Participate in and support activities involving new product introduction, Six Sigma, ISO, Sarbanes-Oxley, and lean manufacturing * 20-30% travel required. KEY COMPENTENCIES:* Demonstrated ability to excel in a team environment * Functional understanding of project management * Must be able to work independently with minimal direction * Professional certification (C.P.M. CPSM, APICS, PMP) a plus. * Six Sigma, ISO, Sarbanes-Oxley, DFT, and Lean Manufacturing knowledge is helpful QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related discipline required, with 5-7 years of supply chain/engineering experience required in new product development, supplier development, and materials management or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. * Demonstrated experience with negotiations, and supplier performance measurement/reporting, statistics and process control required. * Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills required. * Must be customer focused, team oriented, and results driven. * Must be detail oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills * Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of Cincom or other material control application software required Apply Now