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Be a part of our mission! 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.
Learn about our benefits designed for you to thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
LOCATION
Location: Davidson, North Carolina, United States of America
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Trane 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.
What you will do:
- Develop 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
- Lead the execution of sourcing activities within assigned mode(s) including improvements to bid schedule, continuous improvement initiatives, supply base rationalization, etc.
- Lead Business Review Meetings (BRMs) with selected partners and evaluate business needs against supplier performance
- Work with cross-functional teams to build and execute project implementation plans for capacity, productivity, and continuous improvement projects within committed timelines
- Responsible for managing active projects, updating status, eliminating roadblocks, and escalating issues as appropriate, as well as investigating, coordinating, and communicating project changes
- Create and conduct presentations for project approvals and recurring status updates
- Partner with International Operations and overseas regional teams to track the performance of contracted providers and ensure timely resolution of performance issues
- Proactively develop contingency plans and escalations and crisis situations
- Manage capacity commitments for the service providers allowing them the proper lead-time to develop surge capacity plans, particularly during peak seasons
- Partner with the SBUs, Regions and International Operations to review/update volume forecasts and manage exceptions
- Perform frequent analysis of modal/carrier spend and performance to benchmark service standards and applicable trends
- Ensure contracted service level agreements and budgeted operating costs are being met
- Collaborate with business partners, including International Operations, to develop corrective action plans that address gaps in performance
- Manage spend forecasting activities and actuals reporting for category: Reconcile discrepancies between the spend plan and actuals
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you will bring:
- BA/BS/ME degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business
- Minimum 7+ years in the transportation industry with exposure to carrier management, carrier negotiation, and carrier operations for International Modes
- Demonstrated success with transformation change management, structured problem solving, and process thinking
- Experience working with international teams located within multiple geographic regions
- Demonstrated experience managing and supervising suppliers/service providers
- Experience negotiating supplier contracts and managing execution thereof
- Experience running large complex cross functional sourcing (bid) projects
- Ability to travel up to 10%
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Key Competencies:
- Strong business/financial acumen, deep analytical skills, and ability to lead, inspire, motivate, and lay out clear expectations with suppliers and vendors
- Must be a strategic thinker and have demonstrated experience driving strategies
- Experience with sourcing/rate management TMS’ preferred (e.g. Transporeon, E2Open, P44)
- Possess a strong customer service orientation
- Be a proactive change agent and demonstrate leadership skills to thrive in a team environment
- Have robust interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and influence various departments throughout the organization and at multiple management levels
- Utilize exceptional problem-solving skills to work through difficult challenges
- Be a flexible, decisive, and proactive problem solver
- Be a strong communicator and possess strong organizational skills - ability to work on multiple priorities simultaneously
- Be comfortable managing in an ambiguous environment, capable of smart risk taking with ability to close
- Be able to work well in high pressure, fast-paced environment
- Expertise with suite of Microsoft Office tools, including the ability to perform data analysis using MS Excel
- Foreign Language proficiency a plus (e.g. Spanish, Mandarin)
COMPENSATION
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$97,406.66 - $135,834.99
Compensation Type:
Salary
Incentive Eligible:
Yes
Sales Commission Eligible:
No
Disclaimer: 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.
BENEFITS
Thrive at work and at home:
- Benefits 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!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations
SAFETY SENSITIVE ROLE
No
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
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.
INTRODUCTION
Be a part of our mission! 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.
Learn about our benefits designed for you to thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
LOCATION
Location: Davidson, North Carolina, United States of America
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Trane 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.
What you will do:
- Develop 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
- Lead the execution of sourcing activities within assigned mode(s) including improvements to bid schedule, continuous improvement initiatives, supply base rationalization, etc.
- Lead Business Review Meetings (BRMs) with selected partners and evaluate business needs against supplier performance
- Work with cross-functional teams to build and execute project implementation plans for capacity, productivity, and continuous improvement projects within committed timelines
- Responsible for managing active projects, updating status, eliminating roadblocks, and escalating issues as appropriate, as well as investigating, coordinating, and communicating project changes
- Create and conduct presentations for project approvals and recurring status updates
- Partner with International Operations and overseas regional teams to track the performance of contracted providers and ensure timely resolution of performance issues
- Proactively develop contingency plans and escalations and crisis situations
- Manage capacity commitments for the service providers allowing them the proper lead-time to develop surge capacity plans, particularly during peak seasons
- Partner with the SBUs, Regions and International Operations to review/update volume forecasts and manage exceptions
- Perform frequent analysis of modal/carrier spend and performance to benchmark service standards and applicable trends
- Ensure contracted service level agreements and budgeted operating costs are being met
- Collaborate with business partners, including International Operations, to develop corrective action plans that address gaps in performance
- Manage spend forecasting activities and actuals reporting for category: Reconcile discrepancies between the spend plan and actuals
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you will bring:
- BA/BS/ME degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business
- Minimum 7+ years in the transportation industry with exposure to carrier management, carrier negotiation, and carrier operations for International Modes
- Demonstrated success with transformation change management, structured problem solving, and process thinking
- Experience working with international teams located within multiple geographic regions
- Demonstrated experience managing and supervising suppliers/service providers
- Experience negotiating supplier contracts and managing execution thereof
- Experience running large complex cross functional sourcing (bid) projects
- Ability to travel up to 10%
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Key Competencies:
- Strong business/financial acumen, deep analytical skills, and ability to lead, inspire, motivate, and lay out clear expectations with suppliers and vendors
- Must be a strategic thinker and have demonstrated experience driving strategies
- Experience with sourcing/rate management TMS’ preferred (e.g. Transporeon, E2Open, P44)
- Possess a strong customer service orientation
- Be a proactive change agent and demonstrate leadership skills to thrive in a team environment
- Have robust interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and influence various departments throughout the organization and at multiple management levels
- Utilize exceptional problem-solving skills to work through difficult challenges
- Be a flexible, decisive, and proactive problem solver
- Be a strong communicator and possess strong organizational skills - ability to work on multiple priorities simultaneously
- Be comfortable managing in an ambiguous environment, capable of smart risk taking with ability to close
- Be able to work well in high pressure, fast-paced environment
- Expertise with suite of Microsoft Office tools, including the ability to perform data analysis using MS Excel
- Foreign Language proficiency a plus (e.g. Spanish, Mandarin)
COMPENSATION
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$97,406.66 - $135,834.99
Compensation Type:
Salary
Incentive Eligible:
Yes
Sales Commission Eligible:
No
Disclaimer: 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.
BENEFITS
Thrive at work and at home:
- Benefits 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!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations
SAFETY SENSITIVE ROLE
No
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Procurement Category Manager
Map your degree to the LCA job duties
Your H-1B petition is only as strong as the connection between your degree field and the posted role. Pull the O*NET profile for Procurement Category Manager and confirm your credential maps directly to the listed analytical and sourcing duties before applying.
Target employers with multi-site procurement structures
Large manufacturers, healthcare systems, and retailers with multiple U.S. locations file LCAs by worksite, so they handle multi-location sponsorship routinely. Focusing your search on companies with distributed operations reduces friction when your role spans regions.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Procurement Category Manager openings by employers with confirmed H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate. You'll see which companies have sponsored similar roles, so you can prioritize outreach toward teams already familiar with the process.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run your target city and job title through OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions begin. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the prevailing wage for your worksite, so knowing the floor in advance protects you from offers that USCIS would reject.
Ask about cap-exempt filing options early
If you're transitioning from OPT or another nonimmigrant status, ask prospective employers whether they qualify as cap-exempt institutions. Nonprofits affiliated with universities and certain research organizations can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap and selection process.
Confirm each new worksite triggers a fresh LCA
If your Procurement Category Manager role involves rotating between client sites or company locations, each worksite requires its own certified LCA before you can work there. Raise this with HR during the offer stage to avoid compliance gaps after your petition is approved.
H-1B Visa Procurement Category Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Procurement Category Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Procurement Category Manager typically qualifies as a specialty occupation. The role requires applying theoretical and practical knowledge in supply chain management, business analysis, or a related field, normally attained through a bachelor's degree or higher. Employers document the degree requirement in the job description and LCA, and USCIS evaluates the connection between the stated duties and the required field of study.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Procurement Category Manager positions?
Large corporations in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, retail, healthcare, and technology are consistent H-1B sponsors for procurement roles. Companies with global supply chains and centralized sourcing functions tend to have established immigration programs. You can identify employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role by searching Migrate Mate, which surfaces companies that have sponsored comparable positions.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Procurement Category Manager sponsorship?
Before filing, your employer must certify with DOL that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your specific worksite location, not a national average. Procurement Category Manager wages vary significantly between metropolitan areas, so the LCA wage floor in New York will differ from one filed in Phoenix. Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the applicable level before you receive a formal offer.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I change procurement jobs?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, provided you are currently in valid H-1B status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA and I-129 petition specific to your new role and worksite, and your status remains valid for up to six years from your original approval date.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Procurement Category Manager role is restructured or eliminated?
If your position is eliminated, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer and have a new H-1B petition filed on your behalf. During this window you cannot work, but you remain in a lawful period of authorized stay. Acting quickly matters: once the 60 days pass, you must leave the U.S. or have an approved change of status to remain legally.