Global Procurement Manager Capital

Copeland•Sidney, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for an experienced Procurement or Supply Chain Professional at Copeland, a global climate technologies company. The position is based in their US or Mexico locations and involves leading a global team of Commodity Managers to develop and implement Capital Procurement strategies. Key responsibilities include managing category strategies across all global locations, controlling costs, identifying savings opportunities, ensuring supplier performance, and aligning procurement activities with business objectives. Copeland focuses on creating sustainable and efficient spaces through HVACR technologies and protecting temperature-sensitive goods.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience in lieu of the degree.
8+ years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain management or related areas.
3+ years in a leadership role.
Category experience in Capital categories in an industrial manufacturing company.
Proven experience in developing and implementing supply chain strategies that drive operational excellence.
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.
Exceptional leadership and team management skills with a track record of leading high-performing teams incl. 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 10% of your time.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
Previous role with a global scope.
Technically proficient in reading architectural and mechanical drawings and writing detailed scopes of work.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement global Procurement Strategies for Capital Commodity Categories in alignment with the company’s overall business goals and stakeholder priorities.
Lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute spending strategies (incl. e-sourcing, RFI, RFP, RFQ and negotiations), identify cost-saving opportunities, drive process efficiency and mitigate risks.
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 and savings pipeline 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.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and relevant legal, ethical and risk requirements.