Associate Procurement Project Leader - Sustaining

Copeland is seeking a motivated Procurement Professional eager to grow their career in a dynamic and innovative environment. Based at our Sidney, Ohio location, this position is a key member of our Business Unit Procurement team. The Associate Procurement Project Leader – Sustaining will support commodity managers through supplier research, data analysis, contract administration, and coordination of RFPs and RFQs. This role also involves leading sustaining procurement projects aligned with business unit goals and maintaining accurate sourcing documentation in collaboration with internal teams. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-impact procurement function within a leading organization. Join Copeland and play a key role in driving supplier execution excellence across our supply chain operations.

This position reports directly to Procurement Leadership and works closely with Copeland’s Enterprise Procurement and Business Group Supply Chain teams, ensuring alignment and execution of category strategies.

AS AN ASSOCIATE PROCUREMENT PROJECT LEADER, YOU WILL:

Lead and coordinate sustaining procurement projects, including cost-saving initiatives and supply chain optimization efforts.

Schedule and facilitate cross-functional meetings to manage project updates and align stakeholders.

Monitor project milestones and proactively expedite activities to meet timeline and cost objectives.

Maintain accurate, timely reporting on project and program statuses throughout their lifecycle.

Support the execution of procurement strategies and apply best practices in commodity management.

Required Education, Experience, and 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 10% as required.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Education, Experience, and 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.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-impact procurement function within a leading organization. Join Copeland and play a key role in driving supplier execution excellence across our supply chain operations.

Onsite Work Arrangement:

This role is based fully onsite, and not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities.

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 

Our 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 our HVACR Americas business unit. Through our many years of compressor expertise, our products help bring comfort and convenience to refrigeration, 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. Learn more about us!