Senior Commodity Manager, Corporate Services

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 Copeland locations in the US and Mexico you will develop commodity strategies for Corporate Services across all Copeland locations globally control costs and identify new savings opportunities ensure supplier performance as well as align procurement activities with the overall business objectives.

As the Senior Commodity Manager you will:

• Independently develop and execute category strategies for corporate services spend functions (excl. IT) ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder priorities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including RFPs supplier negotiations contracting and implementation. Execute implementation of complex programs

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Marketing HR Legal Finance and Engineering (incl. board level) to align sourcing solutions with business needs

• Identify cost savings trade working capital improvements and value creation opportunities through supplier consolidation demand management and contract renegotiations

• Manage supplier relationships and performance including SLAs KPIs and regular business reviews

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and relevant legal ethical and risk requirements

• Track and report on savings initiatives contract coverage and sourcing pipeline activity

• Monitor market trends pricing benchmarks and innovation in corporate services to inform sourcing strategies

• Support process optimization and build standard work for Indirect Spend Management
  

Required education experiences & skills:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent working experiences in lieu of the degree

• 7 years of experience in Operations Supply Chain management or related areas

• Proven experience in developing and implementing procurement strategies

• Category experience in Indirect required

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

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

• Strong senior stakeholder skills

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and on a team

• Ability to travel domestically (5-10%)

Preferred education experiences & skills

• Corporate Services procurement experience strongly preferred
  

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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