Manager - SCM

What you'll do:

In this position the incumbent will be accountable for end-to-end supply chain deliverables for the Plant Operation and act as a catalyst/ Growth Enabler for the GEIS India Business in reducing the Time to Market for NPI through optimised Strategic Sourcing activties. The person will be responsible to drive Supply Chain strategy for GEIS India Plant & Business and manage daily SCM operations pertaining to production planning, procurement, strategic sourcing, logistics and warehouse operations.

• Strong knowledge on end-to-end supply chain flow and activities with exccellent pan India supply base connect for various commodities.
• Responsible for on time delivery of products both for internal and external customers.
• Knowledge on production planning, scheduling & monitoring for daily production.
• Strong knowledge on Procurement and Strategic sourcing.Knowledge on SIOP will be an added advantage.
• Lead the end-to-end sourcing, contracting, and performance management of all third-party suppliers across categories such as events and trade shows, food and beverages, facilities management, administrative services, and miscellaneous indirect services.
• Own the sourcing strategy and execution for third-party Direct, Indirect materials & service categories such as events and trade shows, food and beverage, facility and office support services, and other indirect services.
• Conduct market analysis, supplier selection, RFQs, contract negotiation, and performance evaluation
• Build and manage strategic relationships with suppliers to ensure service excellence, cost competitiveness, and alignment with Eaton's operational needs and standards.
• Ensure timely onboarding of new suppliers, including documentation, due diligence, compliance checks, and system registration.
• Maintain strong, value-driven relationships with vendors to ensure performance, innovation, and adherence to Eaton's standards.
• Build strong, trust-based working relationships with functional and business leaders to drive shared accountability for supplier performance, timely approvals, and overall service delivery
• Good understanding of local supply base on PCB assemblies, Bare PCB, injection molding, stampings, casting, sheet metals etc.
• Identify and engage key stakeholders across functions - including business leaders, administrative teams, plant operations, HR, marketing, and facilities - to understand service needs, align sourcing strategies, and provide procurement support
• Stay informed of market trends, pricing, and innovations across service categories. Identify cost-saving opportunities and value-added services that support Eaton's operational and financial goals
• Good knowledge on WH management and of regular transactions.
• Proactively identify risks and work on supply chain resilience and Business continuity management.
• Responsible to drive CAPEX requirement and control budget for the team.
• Conduct periodic assessments on Material Management activities to ensure we are in compliance with the Eaton's global sourcing / procurement strategies.
• Responsible to drive the inventory goals and through regular inventory management techniques.

• Any Bachelor or Masters degree in Engg. with a Professional/Certificate degree in Supply Chain like APICS/ CPM etc will be an added advantage.
• 20+ years in Supply chain & Strategic Sourcing

1. Strong Knowledge on SAP-MM/PP Module.
2. Experience in handling Electronic, PCB,PCBA, Plastic Injection, Molding,Casting, sheet metal commodities is prefered
3. Strong Material Planning, Capacity planning experience is required.
4. Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior business and functional stakeholders, fostering collaboration and shared ownership.
5. Strong negotiation, contract management, and vendor performance skills.
6. Excellent communication, analytical, and project management abilities.
7. High ethical standards and a strong sense of accountability and ownership.