Bids and Proposal Procurement Manager
Eaton's IS AER MSD is currently seeking a Bids and Proposal Procurement Manager. This position is based in Davenport, IA. Candidates must reside within 70 miles of Davenport, IA in order to be considered.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
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:
Eaton's Mission Systems Division is currently seeking a Bid and Proposal Procurement Manager to join our team.
Eaton Mission Systems Division in Davenport, Iowa is seeking a Bid and Proposal Procurement Manager to lead the strategic purchasing activities and associated buyers for new business opportunities and development programs. This position will ensure direct material cost build-up prepared in response to a customer solicitation is executable and in line with internal / external customer expectation and oversee buying for all engineering projects and strategic initiatives to ensure purchase orders are placed within requirements, and deliveries meet the demand plan, quality, and cost targets. This position is located in Davenport, IA.
In this role you will:
• Accountable for quality, delivery, and cost of supplied goods and services to Engineering development programs and strategic initiatives
• Manages and assists with buyer analysis, development and placement of purchase orders
• Leads daily/weekly meetings with buyers and supporting the internal customer by managing complex supply issues
• Conducts cadenced reviews of buyers' KPIs to analyze and react to MRP action and exception messages
• Operates within guidelines and procedures to ensure compliance to FAR and DFARS requirements, leading by example, and focusing on risk assessment and elimination
• Ensures proper staffing, development and training of buyers
• Produces summary content and report out to senior leadership in cadenced site leadership review meetings
• Supports ongoing establishment and continuous improvement of site purchasing processes
• Supports integration of key corporate supply chain processes
• Direct people-management responsibility
• Helps direct reports grow and succeed by providing ongoing coaching and guidance, holding them accountable for their performance and behavior, and promoting diversity and inclusion (for example, by engaging in 1:1s, encouraging participation in resource groups, holding continuous performance discussions and providing powerful feedback on an ongoing basis.)
• Ensure effective and open communications amongst cross-functional peers and stakeholders.
• Works directly with Strategic Procurement Supply Chain Program Manager to support all purchasing-related Program needs including ensuring accurate data is being sent to buyers for correct PO placement requirements (i.e. contractual items, approved sources)
• Understand contractual flow downs, quality, qualification, technical specifications, and current terms and conditions for improvement opportunities. Protection of Eaton intellectual property.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed or assigned
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
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• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 5 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 5 years of negotiating experience
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within 70 miles of the Davenport, IA facility will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• "This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158."
• 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 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor degree in Business, Operations or Supply Chain
• 2+ years management experience
• Experience in negotiating long term complex supplier agreements
• MBA
• ASCM or ISM affiliation with certification in Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
Skills:
Other Competencies
• Analytical - Advanced use and/or application of basic technical principles, concepts and practices; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving - Works on problems with a large scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained; Participates in alternative solution identification; Works well within group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
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We 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. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)