Supply Chain Project Lead

Eaton Corporation • Richmond, VA • 6h ago

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Supply Chain Project Lead

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

Eaton's Electrical Sector, Critical Power Solutions (CPS) division is currently seeking a Supply Chain Project Lead to complete projects and identify and prioritize opportunities to improve resiliency, productivity, cost, quality, and service. This position is based in Raleigh, NC or in Richmond, VA.

Lead Supply Chain Resiliency and Cost Out projects to support CPS growth objectives. Projects may include request for quotations, supplier selection and onboarding, supplier performance management, supplier development, capacity assessments, monitor supplier capacity increase actions, cost savings projects execution.

In this function you will:

Lead CPS Supplier Resiliency and Capacity Expansion projects from beginning to end, including defining potential suppliers, target costs and other key constraints, as well as managing RFQs and supplier selection, part qualification steps and initial deliveries

Facilitate the implementation of goals and objectives between Global Procurement Organization (GPO) and the CPS Supply Chain Management (SCM) team

Leverage standard processes and digital tools to conduct work in the most effective manner

Lead the identification and management of supplier risk action plans

Drives results related to key performance metrics that may include:

Achieving resiliency through dual sourcing, consignment and other means

Achieving sourcing savings and cost competitiveness goals

Minimizing Material Inflation Impact

Work with and evaluate Suppliers on overall performance, including pricing, on time deliveries, and planning of future orders and emergency spot buys

Perform cost savings analysis and volume planning to identify and execute cost reduction initiatives or mitigate cost increase

Develop new sources of supply for assigned commodities when requirements are no longer supported by production suppliers, to drive cost out, or to build supply chain resiliency

Work collaboratively with Engineering for changes, revisions of material and New Product releases

Coordinate with other division Sr. Buyers to develop capabilities within the approved supply base, for Production or New Product Introduction (NPI)

Proactively investigate and support resolution of supplier Accounts Payable issues

Understand and take action to improve supply chain resiliency around risk of component shortages during market challenges

Provide forecasts and purchasing strategies to vendors that balance demand requirements and obligation risks

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution

Three years of purchasing or planning experience

Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. External candidates must reside within a 50 mile radius of the Raleigh, NC OR Richmond, VA area. (Internal employees can be considered within different site locations)

Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

Project Management experience around supply chain or material operations

Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment

CPIM or CPM certification

Experience with any of the following systems:

SAP

Kinaxis

Power BI

Knowledge of continuous improvement tools and processes

Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings and specifications

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications

Position Criteria:

Knowledge of MRP/Material Planning Systems (SAP preferred)

Working knowledge and experience with digital technology and processes

Knowledge of general manufacturing practices

Knowledge of purchasing practices/contracting methods & strategies

Ability to train peers or new purchasing personnel

Knowledge of component purchasing and supply sources

Strong communication and negotiation skills

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