Procurement Lead

Eaton Corporation•South Milwaukee, WI

12h•$97,000 - $143,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Eaton’s Electrical Sector of America is seeking a Procurement Lead based at its South Milwaukee, Wisconsin facility. The role focuses on sourcing projects that improve resiliency and reduce costs to help mitigate or prevent operational impacts. The Procurement Lead partners with Supplier Quality Engineering, Engineering, Purchasing, and Planning teams to develop and execute projects through the APQP process. The role leads sourcing and supplier-management activities across assigned plants, including cost reduction, supplier rationalization, supply-base consolidation, strategic spend allocation, supplier assessments, and sourcing recommendations. It also supports New Product Introduction, develops procurement strategies, coordinates project handoffs to plant Purchasing teams, and manages supply-chain projects and supplier reviews. The position may involve domestic travel up to 80% as business needs require and offers hybrid work opportunities. The expected annual salary range is $97,000–$143,000. The range is a general guideline; actual salary depends on skills, experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations. No relocation benefit is offered. Candidates generally must currently reside within 50 miles of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation. Eaton will not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position, and candidates must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field from an accredited institution.
At least two years of experience in supply-chain-management-related activities.
At least two years of experience with SAP.
Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
Must currently reside within 50 miles of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, unless exempt as an active-duty military service member.
Ability to travel domestically up to 80% as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Experience using SAP purchasing and procurement modules.
Basic proficiency in ENOVIA and ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Project.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001/14001 or IATF Quality Management Systems, including APQP methodologies.
Experience in supplier negotiations, cost-reduction initiatives, and supplier-performance management.
Strong project-management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Effective negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Identify, initiate, evaluate, and manage sourcing activities across assigned plants, focusing on cost reduction, supplier rationalization, supply-base consolidation, and strategic reallocation of spend to approved high-performing suppliers.
Identify, recommend, and assess potential suppliers for new business opportunities in alignment with EBS guidelines and ESSP requirements.
Develop and maintain Supplier Business Reviews (SBRs) and/or Supplier Business Opportunities (SBOs) for existing and prospective suppliers.
Build effective relationships and maintain open communication with internal cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
Lead and participate in Cost-Out Idea Generation events, maintaining a project pipeline of at least twice the annual PP commitment.
Coordinate handoff of sourcing projects to plant Purchasing teams for execution and ongoing supplier management.
Conduct supplier assessments to keep risk-management data current and accurately reflect supplier performance and risk profiles.
Represent sourcing activities and recommendations in Sourcing Council reviews for assigned projects.
Analyze category and product-line supply bases to identify sourcing opportunities, optimize supplier performance, and support strategic procurement objectives.
Lead resiliency projects to protect sales continuity and support profit-plan objectives in alignment with EBS standards.
Drive cost-reduction and productivity initiatives through strategic sourcing, supplier agreements, and continuous-improvement programs.
Manage APQP and sourcing activities and lead cross-functional teams through the Eaton Standard Sourcing Process (ESSP).
Support New Product Introduction projects by ensuring compliance with PROLaunch and ESSP requirements.
Conduct Supplier Business and Operations Reviews to improve supplier performance, capacity planning, and strategic partnerships.
Develop and execute three-year procurement strategies for assigned plants and commodity categories.
Manage supply-chain projects, including CAPEX investments, purchase-order execution, compliance, and project tracking through GPS and SharePoint.