Commodity Manager

Copeland; Sidney (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Copeland in Sidney, OH, is seeking a Commodity Manager to develop and lead global direct-material sourcing strategies. The role focuses on cost containment, regionalization, trade working capital, on-time delivery, and quality across cross-functional teams.

The position requires 3–5 years in procurement or supply chain, with 1–3 years in commodity management. Expect travel up to 25% and a hybrid work arrangement in a growing climate-tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related functions.
• 1–3 years experience in commodity management or sourcing categories.
• Strong project management capability with timely execution.
• Ability to evaluate processes and recommend improvements.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to enhance supply assurance.
• Lead cost containment and inflation forecasting for current and future years.
• Improve working capital with 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 objectives.
• Conduct electronic sourcing events (RFQs, e-auctions).
• Partner with Supplier Quality to improve supplier performance.
• Communicate strategy across the organization—lead meetings and present strategy.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Procurement ervaring

Commodity management

Project management

Process improvement

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM/Engineering/Business

Tools

Word

Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

Hybrid

Sidney, OH, USA

Full time

JR118655

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!

Position Overview:

As a Commodity Manager, you will develop and lead sourcing strategies for Direct Material commodities in a global environment. Your strategies will support key supply chain initiatives including cost containment, regionalization, trade working capital improvement, on time delivery, and quality performance. Clear communication to large cross‑functional groups is essential.

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 Requirements:

• 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.

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.