**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! **Job Description** If you are **PROCUREMENT** professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our ST. LOUIS, MO location, you will be a key part of the procurement department. Your primary responsibility will be work closely with procurement and cross-functional teams, to coordinate information to procurement, develop and maintain new reports, and process purchased orders. The Associate Procurement Program Manager NPD will report directly to the Procurement Manager NPD and maintain a very close working relationship with Copeland Corporate and Business Group Supply Chain personnel for respective categories. **As An** **Associate Procurement Program Manager NPD** **, You Will:** + Orders materials and supplies efficiently for prototype builds required to support product development projects, along with ensuring said materials and supplies are ordered accurately and arrive in a timely manner prior to scheduled installation + Schedule and facilitate meetings necessary to coordinate and manage updates with the procurement department + Monitor status and expedite completion of various activities to assure that the Procurement and Supply organization is supporting projecting timing, material cost objectives and Gate Review deliverables + Provide accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its lifecycle to procurement management and cross-functional management teams **REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCES & SKILLS:** + Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Economics, or Science field or equivalent experience + 2 years experience in tactical sourcing/procurement + Strong purchase order lifecycle skills, price/cost analysis, and logistics process + Proactively identifies, analyzes, addresses, and resolves problem areas, conflicts, and issues + Proven communication and organizational skills enabling teamwork and consensus-building + Experience in supporting cross functional teams + Able to travel around 10% at a time + Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role **PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCES & SKILLS** + Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain professional working relationships with builders, vendors, subordinates, and co-workers + Experience with innovation projects for electronics, project commercialization, stage gate methodology and business execution projects + Strong organizational skills to ensure adequate tracking systems are utilized to maintain and track all required information associated with the ordering and production process + Strong capabilities in the use of MS-Excel, ERP Systems, MS-Work, MS-Access, MS-PowerPoint, and MS-Project applications + Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus (many suppliers and team members are in Mexico and the U.S., so bilingual ability is helpful for communication) **Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements:** This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers. **Why Work in St. Louis, Missouri** Our facility is located in St. Louis, famous for its Gateway Arch standing at 630 feet tall. St. Louis is a family-friendly, historic metropolitan area with a low cost of living and first-class schools. The city offers excellent restaurants, shopping areas, art galleries, and numerous festivals throughout the year, making this an exciting place to live and work. **About Our Location** Our location is the host of Copeland’s corporate headquarters. Our products have become household names that support the comfort and well-being of our customers. The employees at this location provide support to the various businesses within the platform, allowing for many networking opportunities across businesses. \#LI-hybrid \#LI-YM1 **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 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion** At Copeland, we believe having a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is critical to our success. We are committed to creating a culture where every employee feels welcomed, heard, respected, and valued for their experiences, ideas, perspectives and expertise. Ultimately, our diverse and inclusive culture is the key to driving industry-leading innovation, better serving our customers and making a positive impact in the communities where we live.  **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. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: copeland.careers@copeland.com 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.