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About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

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 (https://experiencesidney.com/) , conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such as Dayton (https://www.daytonlocal.com/events.asp) , Troy (http://www.troyohio.gov/) , and Columbus (https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/events/) . 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** **O** **ur 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! (https://climate.emerson.com/en-us/brands/copeland/copeland100)

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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With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.