Regional Indirect Sourcing & Operations Analyst

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets.

What you'll do:

• The incumbent will play a pivotal role in supporting regional indirect sourcing initiatives by working closely with Regional Category Managers, manufacturing plants, and suppliers. This position is responsible for coordinating sourcing projects end-to-end, including RFx execution, supplier engagement, documentation facilitation, analytical reporting to generate actionable insights, and ensuring alignment between regional stakeholders and Eaton's Global Supply Chain Center of Excellence (GSC CoE) in Pune, India.
• The GSC CoE in Pune serves as a strategic partner to Eaton's global supply chain organization, enabling process excellence and resource optimization. It provides functional and value-added support across all supply chain verticals for Eaton sites worldwide. Key focus areas include process standardization, activity consolidation, automation enablement, and the deployment of best-in-class tools, methodologies, and digital solutions. Through this collaboration, the incumbent will help enhance sourcing effectiveness, improve supplier collaboration, and support Eaton's global procurement strategy.
• RFx Lifecycle Management: Lead the creation and execution of RFx packages (RFI, RFQ, RFP), conduct comprehensive analysis of supplier responses, and develop sourcing workbooks with strategic recommendations for regional category managers.
• Complex RFP Execution: Manage RFPs for high-value or complex services/products where evaluation criteria extend beyond pricing-such as solution design, quality, and service levels. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define detailed requirements and assess vendor proposals against business objectives.
• Process Standardization & Compliance: Support the deployment of Eaton's Standardized Sourcing Processes (ESSP), including facilitating key procurement documentation, such as Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Certificates of Conformance (COCs), to ensure adherence to global procurement policies and operational excellence.
• Response Screening & Clarification: Review and scrutinize supplier submissions, raise clarifications with relevant stakeholders, and ensure completeness and compliance of responses.
• Supplier Identification & Evaluation: Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers, perform due diligence, manage competitive quoting processes, and provide data-driven award recommendations.
• Data Analytics & Reporting: Utilize analytical tools and automation technologies to extract insights from procurement data, support decision-making, and drive continuous improvement in sourcing performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with global/regional category managers, manufacturing sites, and global suppliers to deliver cost-competitive sourcing outcomes within defined timelines and quality standards.
• Project & Spend Management: Apply project management methodologies to procurement initiatives and leverage supplier spending data to inform strategic sourcing decisions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain consistent and structured communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment, transparency, and timely decision-making across sourcing activities.
• Supplier Negotiation: Engage in commercial negotiations with suppliers to secure optimal terms, balancing cost, quality, and delivery timelines.

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience in indirect procurement; sourcing experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with Power BI and Power Automate is a plus.
• Skilled in e-sourcing tools (E-RFQ, E-Auctions), with hands-on expertise in SAP Ariba.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with global, regional, and local management teams across diverse geographies.
• Problem solving and analytical thinking: Analyze sourcing challenges and deliver practical, data-driven solutions, and interpret complex data and extract actionable business insights to support strategic decisions.
• Attention to details: Ensure accuracy in supplier documentation and sourcing data.
• Agility: Thrive in dynamic, fast-paced, and cross-cultural environments.
• Time Management: Skilled at managing multiple sourcing projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines, and effectively prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact.