Eaton's Electrical Sector Americas – Critical Power Solutions (CPS) division is currently seeking a Sourcing & Cost Out Manager to help lead division operations out of CPS.This position can be based in Raleigh, NC, Santa Ana, CA, Richmond, VA, Moon Township, PA, Beachwood, OH, or can be fully remote. Relocation benefits will be provided within the United States only to Raleigh, NC.The expected annual salary range for this role is $120,075 - $176,110 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:
Collaborate with Global procurement to align ongoing business and new product introduction requirements with central strategies. Negotiate commercial agreements for business not managed by the Global Procurement team.
Manage sourcing for new product introduction.
Drive external supplier engagement and performance through scheduled business reviews for key suppliers.
Work with Electrical Sector Supply Chain and Division Finance to create profit plan goals for material economics and cost savings.
Manage division cost out project tracking and reporting to prioritize savings opportunities and forecast and address gaps to plan as required.
Manage the cost out ideation process. Work with local sourcing and functional leaders in Global Procurement, Logistics, VA/VE, OpEx and Finance to generate cost out project ideas for Global Procurement Sharepoint.
Work with Program Management Office to assign project leaders, and provide ongoing feedback on cost out results vs. project performance.
Lead and manage projects to improve Supply Chain related metrics such as supplier on-time delivery, supplier DPPM, DOH, DPO, and supply base reduction.
Leverage EBS Procurement Excellence and Cost Out roadmaps to drive continuous improvement. Deploy SCM functional competencies.
Build organizational capability by developing direct reports, conducting training as required and coaching and mentoring supply chain professionals in the organization.
Basic (Required) Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in supply chain and/or project management
Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience
Must be able to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and within the future
Preferred Qualifications:
Engineering Degree, MBA or equivalent technical experience
SAP experience
Working knowledge of Global Procurement Sharepoint (GPS), Eaton Spend Management Tools, Cost Out Database, Encore and ProLaunch
Position Success Criteria:
Up to 25% travel
Demonstrated understanding of cost out and new product introduction
Proven track record of achieving results
Superior communication and collaboration skills
Demonstrated success in leading projects and teams
Ability to drive results while working in a matrix environment and through developing and empowering individuals and teams
Managerial courage with good conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
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