Job Description

What you'll do:

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"The purpose of this position is to drive all supplier-related metrics, most importantly cost-out, maintains supplier relationships and leads the development of category strategies with the support and alignment of Category Managers from the Global Procurement Organization.The role also supports resolution of shortages at various Eaton EMEA sites.Collaborate with other functions (operations, quality, logistics, engineering) for resourcing and rationalization. Total alignment of Sourcing strategy with Category leads of respective commodity. Prime focus is to facilitate effecient and effective sourcing while driving other supplier and supply chain related KPIs.


The Position manages the end-to-end sourcing process for the Chemicals category, ensuring optimal supplier selection based on cost, quality, and service. The role involves executing negotiations, managing supplier transitions, resolving material shortages, and supporting production needs. It also includes identifying cost-out opportunities, overseeing contract compliance, and driving supplier development and performance improvement initiatives."



"1. Manage end-to-end sourcing process. Exposure to Chemicals Category (includes Thermoset and thermoplastic resins, performance chemicals, rubber components, ceramics) would be beneficial.

2. Source suppliers offering the best combination of price, service, and quality.

3. Ensure/facilitate an implementation plan for transition of selected supplier and monitor implementation, if applicable.

4. Proactively identify opportunities/initiatives for cost-out opportunities in assigned categories.

5. Prepare and execute negotiation events seeking best cost-out contracts and beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers (approved by Category Manager).

6. Ensure effective contract management follow-up activities are in place (e.g., Supplier Agreements, SAP Contracts, purchasing info records, master data).

7. Take responsibility for a number of known 'problem suppliers', review history, and take ownership for defining and delivering actions to achieve a durable solution and recovery of performance. Demonstrate visibility with a detailed action and timescale plan.

8. Select, introduce, and develop the suppliers. Continue the relationship and manage the suppliers' performance together with the supply chain team.

9. Review key commodities as directed to support production requirements and Corporate Global Strategic Supply projects.

10. Support the plants to resolve material shortage situations.

11. Ensure mandatory due diligence is performed and be accountable for reporting/tracking potential savings.

12. Takes ownership of assigned savings initiatives regarding maintenance of projects in the global cost out data base.

13. Uses spend information and category metrics to influence business strategy to address key cost out opportunities.

14. Perform supplier market analysis, category analysis, and supply risk analysis, and develop TCO understanding, as well as the map of how sourcing process and channels work within the category, and identify improvements to be targeted.

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Qualifications:

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Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Engineering preferably Electrical/Electronics

Minimum 8-10 years' of professional experience with 4+ year relevant experience in Electrical & Electronic Components procurement and strategic sourcing

Skills:

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Knowledge of manufacturing technologies, supply chain process

"o Knowledge of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI & Project)

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, via e-mail, and over the phone Language proficiency: English (must have); German, French, Czech, Polish, and Spanish (good to have) Timely project closure and strong analytical skills Quick response to deadlines and effective time management * Experience in data analysis, report preparation, and presentation to project teams/stakeholders"