Commodity 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. We are a sustainable company engaged to the values of Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Respect and Responsibility. We seek professionals who share our vision of creating sustainable solutions that improve lives and protect the planet, today and for future generations.

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.

Description

As a Commodity Manager, you will develop and lead strategic sourcing for Mechanical Components, for Direct Materials primarily tied to our Controls & Solutions business unit. Strategies developed will support supply chain initiatives which include: supplier development, supplier capacity increases, cost containment, regionalization, trade working capital improvement, timely delivery, and quality. Strategies will need to be communicated clearly to large groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Direct Material sourcing strategy to improve flexibility and supply assurance.
• Forecast containment and inflation projects for current and future years.
• Establish goals to improve trade working capital with increased payment terms, lower inventory, and shorter lead times.
• Develop a capacity and regionalization plan for each part of the commodity.
• Establish agreements with suppliers.
• Perform electronic sourcing bid events.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality to improve supplier performance (PPM).
• Effectively communicate, lead meetings, make presentations, and use tact and professionalism at all times by using core competencies.

Schedule

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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in a Procurement function or related experience.
• Strong project management skills.
• A strategic-orientated individual that achieves timely results.
• Ability to review processes and provide feedback on how to improve the processes.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets and charts.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Masters' Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Seven (7) years of experience in a Procurement function or related experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Commodity Management.
• Developing & Sourcing suppliers in Mechanical Components, familiarity with stamping & machining manufacturing processes.
• Prior experience managing projects.
• Technically proficient to read blueprints.

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel up to 25%.

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. 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.

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.

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, or disability. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.