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The Procurement Manager will lead and develop the BU's Procurement Program Management team, overseeing both New Product Development (NPD) Program Managers and Sustaining Project Managers supporting the Business Unit's portfolio. This leader will ensure strong execution capability, effective resource alignment, and consistent delivery of procurement activities that enable strategic growth, supply continuity, and operational performance.
Operating within Copeland's center-led procurement framework, this role will execute established portfolio governance processes, maintain project visibility, and ensure BU initiatives align with enterprise sourcing strategies and supplier readiness requirements. The manager will work at the intersection of sourcing, engineering, operations, supplier quality, and manufacturing to drive successful new product launches, supplier transitions, cost-reduction execution, and sustaining priorities.
The ideal candidate will be a strong people leader and operational driver-capable of managing complex cross-functional project portfolios, developing BU talent, and ensuring consistent application of procurement program management processes and tools defined by the center-led organization.
This position is critical to ensuring the BU's product platforms launch on schedule, supplier transitions are executed effectively, and procurement remains a proactive partner in delivering BU business results.
As a BU Procurement Manager, You Will:
Team Leadership & Program Execution

• Lead, coach, and develop BU Procurement Program team members, including NPD-focused Program Managers and Sustaining Project Managers, ensuring strong execution capability
• Clarify BU-specific roles and responsibilities, support development planning, and align resource allocation with BU priorities and enterprise procurement direction
• Oversee execution of BU NPD and sustaining procurement projects to ensure alignment with business objectives, timelines, and operational requirements
• Strengthen cross-functional collaboration and drive timely resolution of issues impacting BU project execution or supplier readiness

Portfolio Governance & Operational Excellence

• Manage the BU procurement project portfolio to ensure alignment with enterprise sourcing strategies and effective execution of BU-level initiatives
• Apply established governance processes, track project health and milestones, and provide BU-specific reporting into enterprise dashboards
• Use standardized procurement program management tools, templates, and risk-management practices defined by the center-led organization
• Drive BU-level continuous improvement to enhance execution efficiency, accountability, and delivery of procurement initiatives

New Product Introduction & Sustaining Project Leadership

• Execute supplier readiness and sourcing activities for BU new product launches, supplier transitions, and sustaining initiatives in alignment with center-led sourcing strategies
• Coordinate supplier onboarding, qualification, and ramp-up to ensure quality, capacity, cost, and delivery requirements are met for BU programs
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to translate technical and operational needs into sourcing actions consistent with enterprise commodity strategies
• Lead BU-level cross-functional efforts supporting cost reduction, supply continuity, make-versus-buy execution, and commercialization activities defined by the center-led procurement organization

Strategic Supply Base Development

• Execute supplier development initiatives within the BU in alignment with enterprise commodity strategies and center-led procurement guidance
• Collaborate with Commodity Management and Supplier Quality to provide BU-specific insights on supplier performance, risks, and capability gaps
• Conduct supplier readiness and capability assessments for BU programs and escalate systemic issues to the center-led team
• Implement dual-sourcing, localization, and risk-mitigation plans developed by the center-led procurement organization, ensuring continuity for BU operations

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in procurement, supplier development, program management, or strategic sourcing
• 3+ years of leadership experience, including direct people management or team leadership
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supplier capability development, and supply chain risk management
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex project portfolios within a structured governance framework
• Strong strategic thinking and prioritization skills with the ability to translate enterprise sourcing strategies into BU execution plans
• Excellent communication, executive presence, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience supporting supplier ramp-ups, new product introductions, and sustaining procurement initiatives
• Ability to travel 10-15%, depending on project intensity

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in commodities such as Castings, Steel, Stampings, and Plastics
• PMP certification
• Experience contributing to or improving procurement program management processes (BU-aligned phrasing)
• Experience applying governance frameworks and portfolio management systems within a structured procurement organization
• MBA or advanced degree preferred

Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements:
This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together 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 team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.
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 HVACR Americas business unit. Through our 30 years of scroll compressor expertise, our products help bring comfort and convenience to commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. 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.
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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