Procurement Lead

What you’ll do:

The Procurement Lead is primarily responsible for sourcing projects focused on resiliency and cost-out initiatives that help mitigate or prevent operational impacts. This includes partnering with SQE, Engineering, Purchasing, & Planning to develop and execute projects through the APQP process.

• Identify, initiate, evaluate, and manage sourcing activities across assigned plants, with a focus on cost reduction, supplier rationalization, supply base consolidation, and the strategic reallocation of spend to approved high-performing suppliers based on scorecard performance.
• 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 both existing and prospective suppliers.
• Foster strong relationships and maintain open, effective communication with internal cross-functional teams and external supplier partners.
• Lead and participate in Cost-Out Idea Generation events to maintain a robust project pipeline, targeting a minimum of 2x the annual PP commitment.
• Coordinate the seamless handoff of sourcing projects to plant Purchasing teams for execution and ongoing supplier management.
• Continuously conduct supplier assessments to ensure risk management data remains current and accurately reflects the performance and risk profile of assigned suppliers.
• Represent sourcing activities and recommendations within Sourcing Council reviews for all assigned projects.
• Perform category and product line supply base analyses to identify sourcing opportunities, optimize supplier performance, and support strategic procurement objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in SCM related activities
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience with SAP
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area of 50 miles of South Milwaukee, WI will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1, H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job profitability, etc.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience utilizing SAP purchasing and procurement modules to support efficient sourcing and supply chain operations.
• Basic proficiency in ENOVIA and the 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.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier performance management.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives.
• Proven problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

Skills:

Position Success Criteria:

• 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 while leading cross-functional teams through the Eaton Standard Sourcing Process (ESSP).
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects by ensuring compliance with PROLaunch and ESSP requirements.
• Conduct Supplier Business & 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.

Additional Information:

• Ability to travel domestically up to 80% as business needs require.
• Flexible work environment with hybrid work opportunities.