Commodity Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that enhance supply assurance and flexibility.
• Lead cost containment and inflation forecasting for current and future years.
• Establish goals to improve working capital, including optimized payment terms, reduced inventory, and shorter lead times.
• Build capacity plans and regionalization roadmaps for all components within the commodity.

• Negotiate and execute supplier agreements that support commercial and operational objectives.
• Conduct electronic sourcing events (RFQs, e-auctions).
• Partner with Supplier Quality to improve supplier performance, including PPM reduction and corrective actions.
• Communicate effectively across the organization-leading meetings, presenting strategy, and demonstrating professionalism and strong core competencies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related functions.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in commodity management or sourcing specific categories.
• Strong project management capability with a track record of timely execution.
• Ability to evaluate processes and recommend improvements.

• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and data analysis tools.
• Preferred Skills: Master's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Five (5)+ years of procurement or sourcing experience.
• Experience developing and sourcing suppliers for mechanical or electronic components.
• Prior responsibility for managing a commodity, leading a project team, or owning a category strategy.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/blueprints.
• Familiarity with DDSC / Perfect Execution methodologies.
• Travel

Pay and benefits

Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally. Our Commitment to Our People Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That's why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future-for our generation and all those to come.

Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial. Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place.

We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally. 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. Together, we have the opportunity - and the power - to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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