Supply Chain Project Lead

Eaton Corporation•Santa Ana, CA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Santa Ana, California and is aligned to a hybrid work model, with 3 days in the office and 2 remote days. The role involves leading Supply Chain Resiliency and Cost Out projects to support CPS growth objectives, which may include activities such as request for quotations, supplier selection and onboarding, supplier performance management, supplier development, capacity assessments, monitoring supplier capacity increase actions, and executing cost savings projects.

Requirements

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
Candidates must reside within a 50 mile radius of the Santa Ana, California area (Active Duty military are exempt from this requirement)
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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