3PL Warehousing Category Manager

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. Where is the work: Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.     What's in it for you:   The 3PL Warehousing Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing and category strategies for third-party logistics (3PL) warehousing and related distribution services across North America and EMEA. This role partners closely with business leaders, strategic business units (SBUs), and cross-functional stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and implement warehousing and distribution solutions that support service, cost, quality, and risk objectives. This position leads key procurement and commercial activities including category strategy development, supplier selection, bid management, business case development, contract negotiation, contract lifecycle management, and supplier performance management. The role also works collaboratively with internal stakeholders to optimize warehousing and distribution networks, improve operational efficiency, and drive value through standardization, innovation, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will bring strong procurement and commercial acumen, experience managing supplier relationships and complex negotiations, and the ability to work effectively across a global organization. This role requires a strong communicator who can influence across functions and regions, navigate diverse EMEA business and cultural environments, and operate with a high degree of ownership and initiative.

Develop, recommend, and lead sourcing and commercial strategies for 3PL warehousing and related logistics services across North America and EMEA, including warehousing, shuttle operations, yard management, and other distribution-related solutions. Lead implementation and ongoing management of preferred provider programs for 3PL warehousing and logistics services. Serve as the primary procurement point of contact for strategic relationship management with 3PL providers. Partner with internal customers and cross-functional stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into sourcing strategies and supplier solutions. Develop RFIs and RFQs based on business needs and lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including supplier evaluation, bid analysis, negotiation, and award recommendations. Build scenario analyses and business cases to support decision-making for new 3PL implementations, contract renewals, and network changes. Establish contractual performance metrics and key performance indicators to support supplier accountability and operational performance. Negotiate commercial terms, lead contract development activities, and coordinate contract approvals, renewals, amendments, and repository updates. Partner with internal stakeholders to review and approve out-of-scope costs through defined work order processes or contract amendments. Monitor supplier performance and lead quarterly business reviews with key suppliers to drive accountability, service improvement, and value creation. Develop and maintain a robust 3PL provider pool aligned to business needs, market capabilities, and long-term category strategy. Coordinate implementation activities between 3PL