Global Indirect Procurement Manager

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.?

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

Description

If you are an experienced Procurement or Supply Chain Professional, looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! In this role, you will lead a global team of Indirect Procurement Managers and lead strategy development and implementation for the Corporate Services Category. This role includes managing category strategies across all Copeland locations in the US & globally, controlling costs and identifying new savings opportunities, ensuring supplier performance, as well as aligning procurement activities with the overall business objectives. Your duties and responsibilities will be completed under the general guidance of the Global Director Indirect Procurement

As the Global Indirect Procurement Manager, you will:

• Develop and implement global Procurement Strategies for all Corporate Service Commodity Categories in alignment with the company's overall business goals

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and supplier consolidation. Implement savings initiatives across the business

• Leverage global contracts and negotiate favorable terms, manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with all regulatory and environmental requirements

• Establish goals to improve trade working capital with increased payment terms

• Identify potential supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate them

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Indirect Commodity Managers while fostering a high-performance culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration

• Set clear goals and KPIs for the team and ensure accountability for results

• Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics, report on supply chain performance to senior management, providing insights and recommendations.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization including operations, finance, legal and IT to ensure alignment and integration across the supply chain

• Manage the impact of global events, such as capacity shifts, market shifts, natural disruptions, and social/political impacts on the supply chain

Required education, experiences & skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experiences in lieu of the degree

• Proven experience in developing and implementing supply chain strategies that drive operational excellence; Category experience in Corporate Services preferred

• Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract law, supplier relationship management and supply chain technologies

• 8+ years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain management or related areas with a global scope, with at least 3 years in leadership role

• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity, assess risk, and drive strategy in a structured manner

• Exceptional leadership and team management skills with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams; ability to lead geographically dispersed teams

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and professional presentation skills

• Occasional travel to Copeland locations/suppliers in the US

Why Work in St. Louis, Missouri

Our facility is located in St. Louis, famous for its Gateway Arch standing at 630 feet tall. St. Louis is a family-friendly, historic metropolitan area with a low cost of living and first-class schools. The city offers excellent restaurants, shopping areas, art galleries, and numerous festivals throughout the year, making this an exciting place to live and work.

About Our Location

Our location is the host of Copeland's corporate headquarters. Our products have become household names that support the comfort and well-being of our customers. The employees at this location provide support to the various businesses within the platform, allowing for many networking opportunities across businesses.

Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements:

This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.

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Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That's why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future-for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.?

Together, we have the opportunity - and the power - to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.