Senior Commodity Manager, Corporate Services
About The Position
Copeland has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Procurement or Supply Chain Professional. 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's 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%)
Nice To Haves
- Corporate Services procurement experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- medical insurance plans
- dental and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- flexible time off plans
- paid parental leave
- vacation and holiday leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
