Suppliers & Outsourcing Project Lead

Eaton's new campus for its critical power systems in Vantaa, Finland, was completed in November 2023. The 16,500 m² site houses research and development, manufacturing, warehousing, sales and service under one roof, which will create plenty of additional jobs.

As one of the world's largest manufacturers of three-phase uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), Eaton's expansion in this area is driven by strong business growth and the demand for systems that ensure business continuity. Situated in a prime location next to the Helsinki airport, the Vantaa facility serves as Eaton's Critical Power Solutions headquarters and a center of excellence for data centers.

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What you'll do:

We are seeking a highly driven and hands-on Suppliers & Outsourcing Project Specialist to support supplier development and outsourcing projects within our growing manufacturing organization. In this hands-on role, you will coordinate supplier and outsourcing initiatives from planning through implementation, working closely with procurement, engineering, operations and quality teams. You will contribute to make-or-buy analyses, supplier transitions, performance improvements and capacity planning. This role is well suited to someone with experience in project management, procurement, sourcing or manufacturing who enjoys coordinating cross-functional projects and working with suppliers.

Supplier & Outsourcing projects

• Coordinate supplier onboarding and outsourcing projects
• Support make-or-buy analyses and outsourcing evaluations
• Coordinate production transfers between internal operations and external partners
• Support knowledge transfer and industrialization activities

Project coordination

• Manage cross-functional project activities, timelines and deliverables
• Work closely with engineering, operations, procurement and quality teams
• Follow project costs, risks and progress and ensure timely execution
• Facilitate communication between internal stakeholders and suppliers

Supplier performance

• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, cost, delivery and capacity
• Coordinate improvement actions together with suppliers and internal teams
• Identify supply risks and support mitigation activities
• Support supplier capacity planning

Continuous improvement

• Identify opportunities for cost and process improvements
• Contribute to supplier-base and outsourcing development initiatives
• Support the implementation of procurement and category strategies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, business, supply chain or another relevant field
• Several years of experience in project management, procurement, sourcing, supply chain or manufacturing

Skills:

• Experience working with suppliers or outsourcing projects is an advantage
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder-management skills
• Good commercial and financial understanding
• Ability to communicate, influence and work effectively across functions
• Fluent Finnish and English

What we can offer to you:

• Contract in fast growing global company
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• Great promotional opportunities - We encourage internal promotion, whenever possible
• Excellent working environment - safety and ethic are really important for us

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