Global Indirect Procurement Manager

Copeland • St. Louis, MO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees