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 

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.  

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.