New Product Introduction Program Manager Jobs in Ohio

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 centerled 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, costreduction execution, and sustaining priorities.

The ideal candidate will be a strong people leader and operational driver-capable of managing complex crossfunctional project portfolios, developing BU talent, and ensuring consistent application of procurement program management processes and tools defined by the centerled 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 NPDfocused Program Managers and Sustaining Project Managers, ensuring strong execution capability

• Clarify BUspecific 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 crossfunctional 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 BUlevel initiatives

• Apply established governance processes, track project health and milestones, and provide BUspecific reporting into enterprise dashboards

• Use standardized procurement program management tools, templates, and riskmanagement practices defined by the centerled organization

• Drive BUlevel 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 centerled sourcing strategies

• Coordinate supplier onboarding, qualification, and rampup 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 BUlevel crossfunctional efforts supporting cost reduction, supply continuity, makeversusbuy execution, and commercialization activities defined by the centerled procurement organization

Strategic Supply Base Development

• Execute supplier development initiatives within the BU in alignment with enterprise commodity strategies and centerled procurement guidance

• Collaborate with Commodity Management and Supplier Quality to provide BUspecific insights on supplier performance, risks, and capability gaps

• Conduct supplier readiness and capability assessments for BU programs and escalate systemic issues to the centerled team

• Implement dualsourcing, localization, and riskmitigation plans developed by the centerled 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 crossfunctional 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 (BUaligned 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.