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This position is based at our South Milwaukee, WI facility.\nThe expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year.\nPlease 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.\nWhat you’ll do:\nThe 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.\nIdentify, 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.\nIdentify, recommend, and assess potential suppliers for new business opportunities in alignment with EBS guidelines and ESSP requirements.\nDevelop and maintain Supplier Business Reviews (SBRs) and/or Supplier Business Opportunities (SBOs) for both existing and prospective suppliers.\nFoster strong relationships and maintain open, effective communication with internal cross-functional teams and external supplier partners.\nLead and participate in Cost-Out Idea Generation events to maintain a robust project pipeline, targeting a minimum of 2x the annual PP commitment.\nCoordinate the seamless handoff of sourcing projects to plant Purchasing teams for execution and ongoing supplier management.\nContinuously conduct supplier assessments to ensure risk management data remains current and accurately reflects the performance and risk profile of assigned suppliers.\nRepresent sourcing activities and recommendations within Sourcing Council reviews for all assigned projects.\nPerform category and product line supply base analyses to identify sourcing opportunities, optimize supplier performance, and support strategic procurement objectives.\nQualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field from an accredited institution.\nMinimum two (2) years’ experience in SCM related activities\nMinimum two (2) years’ experience with SAP\nNo 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\nEaton 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.\nMust be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience utilizing SAP purchasing and procurement modules to support efficient sourcing and supply chain operations.\nBasic proficiency in ENOVIA and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Project.\nWorking knowledge of ISO 9001/14001 or IATF Quality Management Systems, including APQP methodologies.\nProven experience in supplier negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier performance management.\nStrong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives.\nProven problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nEffective negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.\nBilingual proficiency in Spanish is a plus.\nSkills:\nPosition Success Criteria:\nLead resiliency projects to protect sales continuity and support profit plan objectives in alignment with EBS standards.\nDrive cost reduction and productivity initiatives through strategic sourcing, supplier agreements, and continuous improvement programs.\nManage APQP and sourcing activities while leading cross-functional teams through the Eaton Standard Sourcing Process (ESSP).\nSupport New Product Introduction (NPI) projects by ensuring compliance with PROLaunch and ESSP requirements.\nConduct Supplier Business & Operations Reviews to improve supplier performance, capacity planning, and strategic partnerships.\nDevelop and execute three-year procurement strategies for assigned plants and commodity categories.\nManage supply chain projects, including CAPEX investments, purchase order execution, compliance, and project tracking through GPS and SharePoint.\nAdditional Information:\nAbility to travel domestically up to 80% as business needs require.\nFlexible work environment with hybrid work opportunities.\nWe are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.\nEaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.\nYou do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.\nTo request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.\nWe know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. 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