Strategic Sourcing Manager

Eaton's IS AER MSD division is currently seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager. This role is based at our Orchard Park, NY facility.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 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:

Job Summary
Eaton's Mission Systems Division is currently seeking a Strategic Supply Chain Manager. This position is based at our Orchard Park, NY facility and is responsible for coordinateing and executing supply chain operational activities to hit cost out targets, manage all relevant government compliance requirements, facilitate supplier management, data analysis, and bid and proposal activities. Support supply chain activities across Integrated Product Teams (IPT) to ensure NA strategic direction is sustained, supplier performance is improved, and risk is mitigated.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an overall understanding of the Eaton business including the 5YP (5 Year Plan), annual sales/margin/cash goals, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead SC Program Managers to drive cost reduction efforts to meet annual cost out goals, maintain quality and on time delivery from all suppliers, security of supply, and alignment with Eaton Aerospace supply chain strategy.
• Active in managing delegated supplier relationships and performance management of all direct and indirect key suppliers utilizing QBRs, Scorecards, Supplier Improvement Plans, etc.
• Support bid and proposal efforts across each IPT to identify material costs, risk and opportunities in the supply base, as well planning to support execution of bid in conjunction and collaboration with Eaton Aerospace supply chain strategy and stakeholders.
• Continuously develop and maintain supply chain systems and procedures to support AS9100 compliance requirements and best practices in procurement that are aligned with Eaton Supply Chain Policies and Procedures.
• Support DCMA requirements and drive Government compliance in procurement by staying relevant on regulations (FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR), implementing system changes as necessary, and supporting the Tactical Supply Chain team to maintain compliance in purchasing.
• Maintain, develop, and delegate key supplier management data to support regular reporting as well as ad hoc analysis to support the business inclusive of delivery, quality, lead time, diversity, compliance data, approved supplier lists, etc.
• Coordinate with Eaton Commodity Managers to secure a supply base that meets the organization's quality, cost, diversity, and delivery targets.
• Participate in supplier qualification process and coordinates with IPT stakeholders as necessary to improve quality, cost, and delivery performance across the supply base in conjunction and collaboration with Eaton Aerospace supply chain strategy and stakeholders.
• Negotiate supplier terms and conditions as needed to support best practice contracting in conjunction and collaboration with Eaton Aerospace supply chain strategy and stakeholders.
• Assist with recruiting, training, hiring, and developing SC Program Managers and others in the supply chain function.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supply chain or operations
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience
• Minimum of 2 years experience in qualification of manufacturing supply base & managing supplier performance across a large, diverse supply base.
• Strong ERP and computer technology skills (Microsoft excel, Microsoft products etc.).
• No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Orchard Park, NY to be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• 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.
• "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."

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or Supply Chain or a Masters Degree in Business Administration
• Master's Degree in Business Administration w/undergraduate degree in Engineering
• Experience developing business cases to underpin specific investment and change projects.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in qualification of Aerospace & Defense supply base & managing supplier performance across a large, diverse supply base
• Minimum of 10 years of experience supply chain or operations
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience in Supply Chain portfolio and optimization in an aerospace and defense environment

• Excellent interpersonal skills in communication, motivation, and persuasion
• Skilled facilitator and mediator in resolving conflicts
• Commercially and contractually aware
• Ability to balance task, team, and individual needs in achieving goals
• Able to illustrate corporate "global" view with senior stakeholders
• Strong leadership, motivational, and influencing skills
• Tenacious and able to develop and drive performance excellence across teams.
• Ambition, drive, enthusiasm, and desire to develop oneself and others.
• Capacity to solve problems, analyze data, and to recall and apply information to various business scenarios.
• Demonstrate ethical, trustworthiness, and professional behavior.
• Respond with consistency in situations that require honesty and candor.
• Self-starter capable of driving issues to resolution.
• Ability to travel up to 10% and to obtain and hold a passport.