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Copeland · 14 hours ago

Global Indirect Procurement Manager

Natchitoches, LA, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Copeland is a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. They are seeking a Global Indirect Procurement Manager to lead a team and develop procurement strategies that align with business goals while managing supplier relationships and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

CleanTechHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Sustainability

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and implement global Procurement Strategies for all Corporate Service Commodity Categories in alignment with the company’s overall business goals

Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and supplier consolidation. Implement savings initiatives across the business

Leverage global contracts and negotiate favorable terms, manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with all regulatory and environmental requirements

Establish goals to improve trade working capital with increased payment terms

Identify potential supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate them

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Indirect Commodity Managers while fostering a high-performance culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration

Set clear goals and KPIs for the team and ensure accountability for results

Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics, report on supply chain performance to senior management, providing insights and recommendations

Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization including operations, finance, legal and IT to ensure alignment and integration across the supply chain

Manage the impact of global events, such as capacity shifts, market shifts, natural disruptions, and social/political impacts on the supply chain

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementProcurement StrategiesSupplier Relationship ManagementContract LawLeadership SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

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

Proven experience in developing and implementing supply chain strategies that drive operational excellence; Category experience in Corporate Services preferred

Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract law, supplier relationship management and supply chain technologies

8+ years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain management or related areas with a global scope, with at least 3 years in leadership role

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

Exceptional leadership and team management skills with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams; ability to lead geographically dispersed teams

Strong verbal and written communication skills and professional presentation skills

Occasional travel to Copeland locations/suppliers in the US