Buyer

About Us 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. Position Summary The Buyer is responsible for supporting uninterrupted business operations by managing indirect purchasing activities, supplier communications, and purchase order execution within a manufacturing environment. This role serves as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring timely procurement of goods and services while maintaining data integrity and compliance with company purchasing processes. Working within Oracle ERP, the Buyer processes purchase requests, manages purchase orders, follows up on supplier deliveries, resolves order issues, and supports business functions across operations, manufacturing, engineering, sales, finance, and customer service. This position is ideal for a highly organized and detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities, and building strong relationships with internal customers and external suppliers. Key Responsibilities Create, process, and maintain purchase orders within Oracle ERP. Manage indirect purchasing activities, including MRO, services, contracts, equipment, and operational purchases. Monitor open purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of goods and services. Follow up with suppliers regarding order status, delivery schedules, and issue resolution. Escalate critical supplier or delivery concerns that may impact business operations. Maintain accurate purchasing data, records, and system information. Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, approval workflows, and purchasing thresholds. Partner with internal stakeholders to understand purchasing requirements and provide status updates. Support supplier performance initiatives related to on-time delivery and service levels. Assist with process improvement initiatives and support new purchasing system integrations. Build effective working relationships with suppliers, internal customers, and corporate procurement teams. Qualifications 1+ years of purchasing, procurement, or buying experience. Experience creating and managing purchase orders. Experience working within an ERP system. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Preferred Experience Experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience with indirect procurement or MRO purchasing. Oracle ERP experience. Experience working with supplier delivery tracking and order expediting. Exposure to vendor management and supplier communications. What Makes This Role Attractive High visibility across multiple business functions. Significant cross-functional interaction with operations, engineering, sales, finance, and procurement teams. Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and system enhancements. Strong development potential through exposure to procurement operations and supplier management. Collaborative team environment with autonomy and ownership. 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. 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. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: View email address on click.appcast.io With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally. #J-18808-Ljbffr