Supply Chain Project Manager, Cost Out

Eaton Corporation•Lathrup Village, MI

12h•$97,000 - $143,000•Remote

About The Position

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Supply Chain Project Manager, Cost Out. This is a remote work opportunity available within the US/PR. Candidates can be based from a home office and/or within an approved Eaton Mobility location. The Supply Chain Project Manager, Cost Out will be responsible for projects and initiatives such as cost out, resiliency, continuity, and localization projects within Mobility Group North America. The Project Manager will act as the primary conduit between the business unit(s) it supports and the SCM organization within Mobility Group. This role will coordinate activities with suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, operations, and other cross-functional groups to meet all project timing, cost, and quality requirements. The role will manage SCM tactical implementation of strategic initiatives, and ensure alignment with commodity management strategies. The role will also manage & track key metrics in the global supplier cost out database. The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 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. Eaton announced, on June 11, 2026, the intent to combine its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) with a new company. We expect to complete this process by the end of the first half of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the transaction closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time. What you’ll do: This role will lead SCM activities for new projects by collaborating with SCM Program Management teams and Business Unit product line teams. This role will accurately estimate component and tooling costs, manage costed bills of materials, confirm supplier capacity, and develop associated action plans. They will provide managers and the product line with the information they need to submit competitive proposals and price products appropriately. Manage SCM deliverables and collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure successful execution of Mobility SCM Cost Out & Transition projects, including project timing, cost, and quality deliverables. Oversee and track timely execution of supplier tooling kickoffs, development, PPAP, and other launch deliverables. Build and managed costed BOMs by working with Commodity/Category Managers and strategic suppliers, including component and tooling costs, lead times, and capacity analysis for key projects. Represent SCM and participate in supplier APQP activities within project scope. Represent and lead SCM function in PROLaunch and gate reviews, where applicable. Problem solve and deal effectively with roadblocks and risks, developing mitigation plans and escalating as required; identifying and communicating risks efficiently to avoid impact to project deliverables. Work with SCM Program Management and Engineering to understand current BOM product costs, designs, specifications, manufacturing processes, and commodity market drivers. Support selection of appropriate components manufacturing type, processes, and raw materials in conjunction with Commodity Mgmt, Manufacturing & Engineering. Coordinate with commodity teams to ensure strategies align with strategic and profit plans.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field from an accredited institution
Minimum four (4) years experience in supply chain management, program/project management, plant operations and/or engineering
Ability to read and understand engineering prints
Develop product knowledge
Develop a solid understanding of markets (understand and interpret key financial metrics, customers, end customers and competitors) and how our products service those markets.
Effective people & interpersonal skills
Negotiation experience
Customer-care skills, including the ability to navigate in a matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity.
Customer-oriented approach.
Possesses learning agility.
Strong analytical and critical thinking
Empowered to make business decisions.
Ability to drive process improvements to enhance & streamline process maturity
Self-motivated and drive for results.
Proven track record of success in a related role.

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification
Knowledge of computer systems/applications such as: Oracle, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Supplier Vis, Power BI.

Responsibilities

Lead SCM activities for new projects by collaborating with SCM Program Management teams and Business Unit product line teams.
Accurately estimate component and tooling costs, manage costed bills of materials, confirm supplier capacity, and develop associated action plans.
Provide managers and the product line with the information they need to submit competitive proposals and price products appropriately.
Manage SCM deliverables and collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure successful execution of Mobility SCM Cost Out & Transition projects, including project timing, cost, and quality deliverables.
Oversee and track timely execution of supplier tooling kickoffs, development, PPAP, and other launch deliverables.
Build and manage costed BOMs by working with Commodity/Category Managers and strategic suppliers, including component and tooling costs, lead times, and capacity analysis for key projects.
Represent SCM and participate in supplier APQP activities within project scope.
Represent and lead SCM function in PROLaunch and gate reviews, where applicable.
Problem solve and deal effectively with roadblocks and risks, developing mitigation plans and escalating as required; identifying and communicating risks efficiently to avoid impact to project deliverables.
Work with SCM Program Management and Engineering to understand current BOM product costs, designs, specifications, manufacturing processes, and commodity market drivers.
Support selection of appropriate components manufacturing type, processes, and raw materials in conjunction with Commodity Mgmt, Manufacturing & Engineering.
Coordinate with commodity teams to ensure strategies align with strategic and profit plans.