Lead Commodity Manager, Corporate Services

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.?

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!

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, you will drive sourcing for Copeland's Corporate Services categories (Marketing, HR, Legal, Finance and Engineering). This role includes driving category strategies across all Copeland locations globally, controlling costs and identifying new savings opportunities, ensuring supplier performance, as well as aligning procurement activities with the overall business objectives.

This role could be based in a number of our US offices (St. Louis, Sidney, Cudahy, Kennesaw, Forney)

As a Lead Commodity Manager you will:

• Execute and develop category strategies for corporate functions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder priorities.

• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including RFPs, supplier negotiations, contracting, and implementation.

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Marketing, HR, Legal, Finance and Engineering 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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experiences in lieu of the degree

• 8+ years of work experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain

• Requires Indirect Sourcing experience

• Requires experience with Corporate Spend categories (will support Marketing, HR, Legal, Finance and Engineering)

• Ability to work effectively with various levels of the organization as well as external vendors to effectively manage scope of work and ensure alignment with business needs

• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity, assess risk, and drive forward progress in a structured manner

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and professional presentation skills

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and on a team

• Ability to travel domestically (5-10%)

Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements:

This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.

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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.

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.

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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.