Robert Copeland

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Category Manager - Indirects, Directs, and Capex @ Parker Hannifin
Cleveland, OH, US
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Cleveland, Ohio, United States, United States
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About Robert Copeland

Experienced Procurement professional with 14 years of sourcing experience in major categories including Direct Materials, Indirect Materials, and Capital Equipment.Proven track record of Seven Step Strategic Sourcing with a focus on process optimization and standardization in multiple diverse categories including MRO, Capex, Facilities, Safety Equipment, Retail Operations, Information Technology, Polymers/Petrochemicals, Contingent Labor, Packaging Supplies, and Lab Supplies.Certified professional in McKinsey Enhanced Sourcing Tools including:• Total Procured Cost• Value Stream Mapping• Clean-Sheets and Should Cost Models• Category Strategy Development• Negotiation StrategyExpanding skill set including:• Risk Mitigation• Index Modeling• Supplier Scorecarding• SAP/SRM/Ariba Power User• Source to Pay• SOW Creation• Contracting

Robert Copeland's Current Company Details
Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin

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Category Manager - Indirects, Directs, and Capex
Cleveland, OH, US
Employees:
28035
Robert Copeland Work Experience Details
  • Parker Hannifin
    Category Manager - Indirects, Directs, And Capex
    Parker Hannifin
    Cleveland, Oh, Us
  • Parker Hannifin
    Category Manager - Indirects
    Parker Hannifin Mar 2022 - Present
    Cleveland, Oh, Us
    Management of the $200M Indirect category for the Parker Filtration Group, in addition to strategic consultation and engagement on $890M in Corporate Indirect spend for the Parker enterprise.Key Achievements:• Nomination and completion of the Michigan State University Executive Development Program.• Developed a Microsoft Power Automate web scraper improving RFP outcomes.• Successful implementation of SAP Ariba throughout the organization.• Lead reviewer for capital project statements of work (SOWs) within PFG.• Created a Seven-Step Strategic Sourcing Playbook, empowering supply chain associates.• Introduced an Indirect Spend Category Matrix for effective sourcing planning.• Coordinated a highly successful Zoom Webinar, engaging over 100 suppliers.Sourcing, contract execution, and program implementation in the following major categories:• General Industrial Supplies• Safety Supplies (PPE)• Fluid/Power/Transmission• Electrical Supplies• Recruiting Agencies
  • Materion Corporation
    Global Category Manager
    Materion Corporation Sep 2018 - Mar 2022
    Mayfield Heights, Oh, Us
    Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Category, Lab Supplies, and Packaging Materials totaling $40M.•Setup and management of 3 national COVID19 safety supply distribution hubs ensuring a continuous supply of critical safety and cleaning products throughout the global pandemic.•Creation of a monthly preferred supplier spend reporting tool to highlight transition opportunities by plant locations.•Contract execution and transition of new national programs in the following categories: -Safety Supplies (PPE) -General Industrial Supplies -Fluid/Power/Transmission -Packaging Supplies -Electrical Supplies -Lab Supplies -Lubricants•Static and Punchout Catalog management for 22 Ariba catalogs.
  • The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Global Category Manager
    The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Jan 2015 - Sep 2018
    Akron, Oh, Us
    Strategic Sourcing of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) totaling $250MKey accomplishments include:• 1 to 1 standardization in Fluid Power, Electrical, Power Transmission, and General Industrial• National vending program for reduced consumption and improved productivity• Introduction of punch-out catalogs and management of static catalogs for MRP orders• Training and implementation of new SAP SRM e-procurement system• Upstream negotiations with OEM manufactures on standardized items
  • The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Procurement Commodity Manager Ii (Retail Business Unit)
    The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
    Akron, Oh, Us
    Interim Category Manager for Retail Procurement for 10 months while position was vacantKey accomplishments include:• Creation of a new in-sourced race tire distribution model for NASCAR• Long term category strategy development and creation of Annual Operating Plan for Retail• Increased product margins by building a database for Automotive Services pricing• Creation and management of purchasing compliance reports improve contract compliance• Completion of Karrass Effective Negotiating Program
  • The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Procurement Commodity Manager I (Retail Business Unit)
    The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Aug 2012 - Jan 2014
    Akron, Oh, Us
    Strategic Sourcing of 620 Corporate Owned Retail Locations totaling over $180MMKey accomplishments include:• In-sourced formally outsourced Retail Procurement Department saving $1M• Delivered $21M of Cost Savings by implementing a dual sourcing model with Automotive Parts• Delivered $5M of Cost Savings by renegotiating Motor Oil Contract with incumbent• Developed a new revenue stream through a Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor Program• Creation of a standardized a global towing program for The Tire and Service Network
  • The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Global It Procurement Specialist
    The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Oct 2011 - Nov 2012
    Akron, Oh, Us
    Strategic Sourcing of IT Hardware, Software, Telecom, and Services totaling over $150MKey accomplishments include:• Consolidated over 70+ software resellers to a single preferred software reseller• Sourced all Audio Video Equipment for new world headquarters in Akron, OH • Standardization hardware purchases through SAP and Ariba catalogs• Creation of an automated IT Flex Labor Process for temporary labor requests
  • The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Synthetic Rubber Procurement Specialist
    The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Jul 2010 - Oct 2011
    Akron, Oh, Us
    Strategic Sourcing of Goodyear’s largest raw material category totaling over $3.5 Billion with 53 global manufacturing locations.Key accomplishments include:• Management of Process Oils category for North America (TDAE, HN, RAE, Aromatic)• Creation of Butyl Reclaim programs for North America driving over $2M in productivity• Optimized transportation and supplier allocations to improve service levels and reduce costs• Closed loop solution resulting in a zero tires to landfill model
  • Auto Zone
    Sales Manager
    Auto Zone Jan 2009 - Jul 2010
    Memphis, Tn, Us
    Completing inventory analysis, safety audits, and sales leadership. Additional highlights include: Sales floor management, ASE certification, inventory management, planograms, risk management, and promotional programs.
  • Advance Auto Parts
    Retail Parts Pro
    Advance Auto Parts Jul 2008 - Feb 2009
    Raleigh, Nc, Us
    Managed retail portion of sales team during the week and commercial program over the weekend. Awarded Top Salesman in the district for FY 2008.

Robert Copeland Skills

Strategic Sourcing Purchasing Procurement Continuous Improvement Supplier Negotiation Supply Chain Management Negotiation Contract Negotiation Contract Management Management Supplier Development Inventory Management Sourcing Esourcing Manufacturing Strategy Supply Management Business Process Improvement Sap Cross Functional Team Leadership Process Improvement Pricing Automotive Global Sourcing Supply Chain Mrp Indirect Purchasing Small Group Communication Ariba Data Analysis Business Transformation Petrochemical Forecasting Contingency Staffing Ariba Buyer Supplier Evaluation Supplier Rationalization Indirect Spend E Procurement Source To Pay

Robert Copeland Education Details

  • The Ohio State University
    The Ohio State University
    Procurement/Acquisitions And Contracts Management

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Robert Copeland works for Parker Hannifin

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