Indirect Procurement Manger

Description

If you are an experienced Procurement or Supply Chain Professional looking for an opportunity to grow Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Sidney OH or St. Louis location you will lead a global team of Indirect Commodity Managers and lead strategy development and implementation for the Operational and Maintenance spend category (MRO). This role includes managing category strategies across all Copeland locations globally controlling costs and identifying new savings opportunities ensuring supplier performance as well as aligning procurement activities with the overall business objectives.

As the Indirect Procurement Manger you will:

• Develop and implement global Procurement Strategies for the Manufacturing Repair Operation and Tooling Commodity Categories in alignment with the companys 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 lower inventory and shorter lead times
• 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:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent working experience in lieu of the degree
• Proven experience in developing and implementing supply chain strategies that drive operational excellence; Category experience in Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO)
• 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 5 years in a 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
• Ability to travel to Copeland locations/suppliers domestically and globally up to 20% of your time

Preferred education experiences & skills:

• Masters degree in supply chain management Engineering Business or related

Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area

Our facility is located in Sidney OH conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities such as Dayton Troy and Columbus. The areas generally low costs of living excellent school systems and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants festivals shopping and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work.

About our Location

The newly renovated Sidney campus has 1M square feet of manufacturing floor with an additional 120k square feet of leading-edge lab facilities. This location is the headquarters for the air conditioning and cold chain businesses. Through our 30 years of scroll compressor expertise our air conditioning related products help bring comfort and convenience in commercial industrial and residential spaces. The cold chain business helps ensure that food safely and efficiently travels from farm to fork. Approximately 1600 employees work in Sidney who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof there are many opportunities for advancement within the Sidney location

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 Copelands 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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