Description

Copeland is seeking a highly motivated Procurement Professional to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Business Unit Procurement team. Based in Sidney, Ohio or Lebanon, Missouri, the Supplier Execution Leader will play a critical role in supporting supplier execution activities aligned with plant operational requirements. This position will collaborate closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, and Supplier Quality teams to drive supplier performance, improve on-time delivery, and ensure continuity of supply across assigned commodities and suppliers.

Reporting directly to North America’s Business Unit Procurement Leadership, the individual in this role will work closely with Copeland’s Enterprise Supply Chain, Business Group Procurement, and Operations teams to support execution of sourcing strategies while ensuring day-to-day supplier performance meets business and customer needs.

As the Supplier Execution Leader, you will:

• Monitor supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery, shipment execution, and continuity of supply for plant operations
• Analyze supplier forecasts, capacity, inventory, and shipment schedules to proactively identify and mitigate supply risks and shortages
• Drive supplier accountability through regular communication, performance reviews, and issue resolution activities
• Collaborate with Planning, Operations, Logistics, and Supplier Quality teams to resolve delivery constraints and improve supplier execution performance
• Support recovery plans and escalation activities for material shortages, late deliveries, and other supply disruptions
• Track and improve key supplier performance metrics including OTD, lead time adherence, backlog, and responsiveness
• Support implementation and execution of commodities and procurement strategies across assigned suppliers and commodities
• Develop strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on business priorities and operational requirements
• Provide timely and accurate reporting on supplier performance, risks, and execution status to procurement and operations leadership

Required education, experiences & skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered
• Minimum of 1 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.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 15% as required

Preferred education, experiences & skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience with tracking systems and maintaining comprehensive project documentation
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, Word, Access, and PowerPoint

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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