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!
Description
Copeland is seeking a motivated Procurement Professional eager to grow their career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Based in Sidney, Ohio, this position is a key member of the Business Unit Procurement team. The Procurement Project Leader – Sustaining will be responsible for executing and implementing supplier transitions, resourcing initiatives, and sustaining procurement projects that support business unit objectives.
This role will work closely with Enterprise Procurement, Commodity Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Supplier Quality, Engineering, and Planning teams to ensure successful implementation of sourcing strategies and supplier changes. The individual will serve as the primary coordinator for procurement-related project execution activities, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and operational readiness are achieved.
This position reports directly to Procurement Leadership and partners closely with Copeland’s Center-Led Procurement and Business Group Supply Chain teams to support execution of category and sourcing strategies.
As the Senior Procurement Project Leader, you will:
- Lead implementation and execution of supplier transitions, resourcing activities, and sustaining procurement projects aligned with business objectives
- Coordinate cross-functional activities required to successfully launch supplier changes, including alignment with Operations, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics teams
- Develop and manage project timelines, action plans, risk assessments, and execution milestones to ensure successful implementation
- Drive accountability across internal teams and suppliers to meet project deliverables, timing, and operational readiness requirements
- Monitor and expedite critical project activities to mitigate risks, avoid supply disruptions, and ensure continuity of supply
- Maintain accurate project documentation, sourcing records, and status reporting throughout the project lifecycle
- Support implementation of procurement and commodity strategies established by Center-Led Procurement teams
- Identify and communicate project risks, constraints, and escalation items to procurement and business leadership
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on supply chain optimization, supplier performance, and operational efficiency
Required education, experiences & skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered
- 5+ years year of experience in tactical sourcing, procurement, or a related field
- Comprehensive understanding of the purchase order lifecycle, cost/price analysis, and logistics processes
- Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and resolve operational challenges
- Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Proven experience working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic and fast-paced setting
- Strong project management capability with a track record of timely execution
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans
- Demonstrated ability to assess processes and recommend improvements
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and data visualization tools
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 15% as required
Preferred education, experiences & skills:
- Experience supporting supplier transitions, resourcing projects, or procurement implementation activities within a manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with project tracking tools, sourcing documentation, and procurement processes
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, Word, Access, and PowerPoint
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area
Our facility is located in Sidney, OH conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such as Dayton, Troy, and Columbus. The area’s generally low costs of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work.
About our Location
The newly renovated Sidney campus has 1M square feet of manufacturing floor with an additional 120k square feet of leading-edge lab facilities. This location is the headquarters for the air conditioning and cold chain businesses. Through our 30 years of scroll compressor expertise, our air conditioning related products help bring comfort and convenience in commercial, industrial and residential spaces. The cold chain business helps ensure that food safely and efficiently travels from farm to fork. Approximately 1600 employees work in Sidney, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Sidney location
Onsite Work Arrangement:
This role is based fully onsite, and not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities.
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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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Economics, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years experience in tactical sourcing, procurement, or related field
- Comprehensive understanding of purchase order lifecycle, cost/price analysis, and logistics processes
- Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and resolve operational challenges
- Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills; ability to work in team-oriented environment
- Proven experience working with cross-functional teams in dynamic, fast-paced settings
- Strong project management capability with track record of timely execution
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and data visualization tools
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 15%
- Experience supporting supplier transitions, resourcing projects, or procurement implementation in manufacturing
- Familiarity with project tracking tools, sourcing documentation, and procurement processes
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, Microsoft Word, Access, and PowerPoint
- Strong interpersonal skills for building effective relationships with stakeholders and suppliers
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employer will not provide visa sponsorship
- Role is fully onsite; not eligible for hybrid or remote work
What We Do
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. Today, we are building on our 100-year legacy through industry-leading innovation, putting Copeland at the forefront of positive change. We create sustainable residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We maintain the integrity of goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally.
