Copeland
Climate Technologies
ProcurementManager
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“Procurement Manager at Copeland. Skills: Procurement Program Management, Cross-functional leadership, Supplier readiness. Lead and develop BU Procurement Program Management team. Oversee NPD Program Managers”
What You'll Achieve.
Enable strategic growth; Ensure supply continuity; Ensure operational performance; Deliver BU business results
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving
10-15% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, or Business, 10+ years of experience in procurement, supplier development, program management, or strategic sourcing, 3+ years of leadership experience, understanding of manufacturing processes, understanding of supplier capability development, understanding of supply chain risk management, Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex project portfolios, strategic thinking and prioritization skills, translate enterprise sourcing strategies into BU execution plans, Ability to travel 10-15%
What You'll Do.
Lead and develop BU Procurement Program Management team
Oversee NPD Program Managers
Oversee Sustaining Project Managers
Ensure execution capability
Ensure effective resource alignment
Ensure consistent delivery of procurement activities
Execute established portfolio governance processes
Maintain project visibility
Ensure BU initiatives align with enterprise sourcing strategies
Ensure supplier readiness requirements
Drive successful new product launches
Drive supplier transitions
Drive cost-reduction execution
Drive sustaining priorities
Manage complex cross-functional project portfolios
Ensure consistent application of procurement program management processes
Ensure BU's product platforms launch on schedule
Ensure supplier transitions are executed effectively
and develop BU Procurement Program team
Ensure execution capability
Clarify BU-specific roles and responsibilities
Support development planning
Align resource allocation with BU priorities
Align resource allocation with enterprise procurement direction
Oversee execution of BU NPD procurement projects
Oversee execution of BU sustaining procurement projects
Ensure alignment with business objectives
Ensure alignment with timelines
Ensure alignment with operational requirements
Strengthen cross-functional collaboration
Drive timely resolution of issues impacting BU project
Drive timely resolution of issues impacting supplier readiness
Manage the BU procurement project portfolio
Ensure alignment with enterprise sourcing strategies
Ensure effective execution of BU-level initiatives
Apply established governance processes
Track project milestones
Provide BU-specific reporting into enterprise dashboards
Use standardized procurement program management tools
Use standardized procurement program management templates
Use standardized risk-management practices
Drive BU-level continuous improvement
Enhance execution efficiency
Enhance accountability
Enhance delivery of procurement initiatives
Execute supplier readiness activities for BU new product
Execute sourcing activities for BU new product launches
Execute supplier readiness activities for supplier transitions
Execute sourcing activities for supplier transitions
Execute supplier readiness activities for sustaining initiatives
Execute sourcing activities for sustaining initiatives
Coordinate supplier onboarding
Coordinate supplier qualification
Coordinate supplier ramp-up
Ensure quality requirements are met for BU programs
Ensure capacity requirements are met for BU programs
Ensure delivery requirements are met for BU programs
Collaborate with Engineering
Collaborate with Operations
Translate technical needs into sourcing actions
Translate operational needs into sourcing actions
Lead BU-level cross-functional efforts supporting cost reduction
Lead BU-level cross-functional efforts supporting supply continuity
Lead BU-level cross-functional efforts supporting make-versus-buy execution
Lead BU-level cross-functional efforts supporting commercialization activities
Execute supplier development initiatives within the BU
Collaborate with Commodity Management
Collaborate with Supplier Quality
Provide BU-specific insights on supplier performance
Provide BU-specific insights on supplier risks
Provide BU-specific insights on supplier capability gaps
Conduct supplier readiness assessments for BU programs
Conduct capability assessments for BU programs
Escalate systemic issues to the center-led team
Implement dual-sourcing plans
Implement localization plans
Implement risk-mitigation plans
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Cross-functional project portfolios; Cross-functional efforts
Communication Scope
Executive presence
Process & Methodology
Program management, Project portfolios, NPD projects, Sustaining projects
Full Job Description
**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! 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
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