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Global Indirect Procurement Manager
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Copeland .
Job Overview In this role, you will lead a global team of Indirect Procurement Managers and lead strategy development and implementation for the Corporate Services Category. Your responsibilities include managing category strategies across all Copeland locations in the US & globally, controlling costs and identifying new savings opportunities, ensuring supplier performance, and aligning procurement activities with the overall business objectives. The role reports to the Global Director Indirect Procurement.
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, and 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, reporting on performance to senior management and 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.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent working experience in lieu of a 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 a 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.
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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Global Indirect Procurement Manager
role at
Copeland .
Job Overview In this role, you will lead a global team of Indirect Procurement Managers and lead strategy development and implementation for the Corporate Services Category. Your responsibilities include managing category strategies across all Copeland locations in the US & globally, controlling costs and identifying new savings opportunities, ensuring supplier performance, and aligning procurement activities with the overall business objectives. The role reports to the Global Director Indirect Procurement.
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, and 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, reporting on performance to senior management and 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.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent working experience in lieu of a 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 a 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.
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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