Senior Procurement Program Manager

Copeland•Sidney, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 BU Senior Procurement Program Manager will play a critical role in building, maturing, and scaling the supply base supporting Copeland’s next generation of strategic platforms. This position operates at the intersection of sourcing, engineering, operations, and supplier development to ensure suppliers are identified, qualified, and ramped effectively to meet aggressive program timelines and long-term business growth. You will lead supplier readiness for key new product introductions (NPI), drive cross-functional alignment, and help shape a resilient, high-performing supply base capable of supporting future strategic programs. This is a highly visible role essential to ensuring future platforms launch on time, at target cost, and with the right supplier capabilities to support the next decade of innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (Project Management certification preferred).
7+ years of experience in procurement, supplier development, program management, or NPI sourcing.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supplier capability assessment, and supply chain risk management.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex, multi-phase programs.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with supplier ramp-ups, new product introductions, or strategic platform launches highly desirable.
Up to 15% travel, depending on program needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with commodities such as castings, steel, stampings, or plastics.
PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Supplier Ramp & Program Execution Lead supplier onboarding and ramp-up activities for new strategic platforms, ensuring readiness across quality, capacity, cost, and delivery.
Manage sourcing-related program timelines, milestones, and risk mitigation plans.
Partner with engineering and operations to translate technical requirements into sourcing strategies and supplier capability needs.
Facilitate cross-functional program reviews; escalate risks and drive timely resolution to maintain program execution.
Supply Base Development Identify, assess, and develop suppliers aligned with emerging technologies and long-term strategic platforms.
Conduct capability and maturity assessments to validate supplier readiness.
Support dual-sourcing, localization, and resilience strategies to strengthen supply continuity.
Collaborate with Supplier Quality, Commodity Management, and Advanced Manufacturing to drive supplier improvement initiatives.
Strategic Sourcing Support Contribute to sourcing strategies for new programs, including make-vs-buy analysis, supplier selection, and commercial negotiations.
Align supplier development with commodity roadmaps and enterprise procurement strategies.
Support cost modeling, early supplier engagement, and value engineering during product development.
Risk Management & Governance Identify supplier risks early and lead mitigation planning.
Maintain program dashboards, supplier readiness metrics, and executive-level reporting.
Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies, sustainability requirements, and regulatory standards.