About this Buyer role at Copeland
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.
We are a sustainable company engaged to the values of Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Respect and Responsibility. We seek professionals who share our vision of creating sustainable solutions that improve lives and protect the planet, today and for future generations.
We are looking for your talent, join our team and start your journey today!
Who You Are:
You are a Customer focused, committed person who is able to communicate effectively, work collaboratively with internal and external customers across Copeland’s functional areas, to see items through to completion.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- 1. Procure materials from established suppliers at the best price advantage to the company, while meeting quality and delivery requirements.
- 2. Process purchase requisitions and place orders with suppliers, ensure delivery dates align with production and sales requirements.
- 3. Actively follow up and expedite orders to meet production and customer service requirements and enter all changes and updates in the purchasing system.
- 4. Resolve Receiving and invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.
- 5. Update stakeholders with order changes that impact their required service (product changes, delivery changes, quality issues, etc.).
- 6. Assist in processing quality-related issues (RMA's, NCR's, rework, scrap) on a timely basis.
- 7. Maintain accurate, reliable, and up-to-date information in Oracle through processing workflows, updating approved pricing, and supplier information. (e.g., pricing, quantity breaks, part numbers, lead times, etc.).
- 8. Assist Commodity Managers in miscellaneous tasks as required to promote superior department efficiency.
- 9. Assist the Purchasing Manager with special projects and assignments as required.
- 10. Work with personnel in other departments to ensure they are receiving the best customer service possible.
- 11. Coordinate with engineering to update drawings, ensuring the most current information is available to our suppliers, and that the most recent revision is being ordered.
- 12. Complete and maintain all required reports, paperwork, invoices, documentation, etc.
- 13. Follow procedures and comply with all quality and safety regulations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree and one to two (1-2) years of Supply Chain or Purchasing experience.
- A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- ERP/MRP working experiences or knowledge
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret purchase orders, vendor catalogs, supplier correspondence, etc.
- Ability to write business correspondence
- Effectively communicate and negotiate with vendors and other employees of the organization
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration.
Oracle ERP experience
Office First Hybrid Work Arrangements:
This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three day per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate and office first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will collaborate 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 teams and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connection and to best serve our customers
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.
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.
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, or disability. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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