Senior Commodity Manager, Corporate Services

Copeland • St Louis, MO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
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:

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

• 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: Mid Level