Supplier Execution Leader

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!

Description

Copeland is seeking a highly motivated Procurement Professional to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Business Unit Procurement team. Based in Sidney, Ohio or Lebanon, Missouri, the Supplier Execution Leader will play a critical role in supporting supplier execution activities aligned with plant operational requirements. This position will collaborate closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, and Supplier Quality teams to drive supplier performance, improve on-time delivery, and ensure continuity of supply across assigned commodities and suppliers.

Reporting

The individual in this role will work closely with Copeland’s Enterprise Supply Chain, Business Group Procurement, and Operations teams to support execution of sourcing strategies while ensuring day-to-day supplier performance meets business and customer needs. As The Supplier Execution Leader, You Will Monitor supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery, shipment execution, and continuity of supply for plant operations. Analyze supplier forecasts, capacity, inventory, and shipment schedules to proactively identify and mitigate supply risks and shortages. Drive supplier accountability through regular communication, performance reviews, and issue resolution activities. Collaborate with Planning, Operations, Logistics, and Supplier Quality teams to resolve delivery constraints and improve supplier execution performance. Support recovery plans and escalation activities for material shortages, late deliveries, and other supply disruptions. Track and improve key supplier performance metrics including OTD, lead time adherence, backlog, and responsiveness. Support implementation and execution of commodities and procurement strategies across assigned suppliers and commodities. Develop strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on business priorities and operational requirements. Provide timely and accurate reporting on supplier performance, risks, and execution status to procurement and operations leadership.

Required Education, Experiences & 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
• Prowen experience working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic and fast-paced setting
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 15% as required

Preferred Education, Experiences & 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

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 air conditioning and cold chain businesses. Through our 30 years of scroll compressor expertise, our air conditioning related products help bring comfort and convenience in commercial, industrial and residential spaces. The cold chain business helps ensure that food safely and efficiently travels from farm to fork. 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

Onsite Work Arrangement

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

Our Commitment to Our People

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.

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.