Analyst- Procurement & Engineering

Summary -

The purpose of this position is development and deployment of the category strategy for Electrical Americas middle spend suppliers to drive optimal cost and conditions (commercial, quality, delivery). Manage middle spend of approximately $25Mn spend. Develop, deploy, and manage all related contracts. Drive all defined and required steps and actions in order to fulfill requirements of the supplier management process. 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 deliver Cost out & Supplier Rationalization goals

Job Responsibilities -

1. Develop, plan, monitor and execute direct material cost out projects for Tail Spend suppliers. The project should provide NET 3% savings to achieve SCM objectives.
2. Alignment and Execution of global commodity sourcing strategies to effectively leverage Eaton’s global spend in conjunction with the Global Commodity Managers, Businesses & Engineering to deliver cost benefits.
3. Help keep commodity strategies aligned with latest internal and external environmental, market and economic factors. Build and maintain organizational consensus and alignment to the commodity strategies.
4. Collaborate with Engineering & Category/Business Managers on part & supplier rationalization opportunities
5. Develop strong positive ethical relationships with suppliers & adheres to Eaton’s Code of Conduct.
6. Work with category managers to establish and develop category strategy for tail spend suppliers/parts.
7. Ensure program milestones are met as mutually established by the customer and GSC CoE
8. Coordinate the exchange of technical information regarding product and product processing with adequate safeguards for confidentiality in compliance with Eaton Data Management policies

Qualifications

Minimum 2-5 years’ of experience as a commodity buyer for one of the commodities (Casting, Forging, Electrical & Electronic Components, Stampings, Plastics)

Knowledge of manufacturing technologies, supply chain process

 Knowledge of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI & Project)
 Ability to communicate clearly & effectively in person, via e-mail and over phone
 Timely project closure and good analytical skills
 Quick response to deadlines, time management
 Should have good experience on data analysis, report preparation and presentation to project team/stakeholder

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and doing what’s best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries.

Eaton is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and non-discriminatory at all levels, reflecting the diversity of our customers and the varied environments in which we conduct business around the world. Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best people unlimited by race, color, social or economic status, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any protected status. Eaton follows relevant non-discrimination laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. It is the policy of the Company to make all decisions regarding employment, including hiring, compensation, training, promotions, transfers, or lay-offs, based on the principle of equal employment opportunity as defined above.

Region: Asia Pacific
Organization: Corporate Sector

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Hybrid
Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only
Travel: No