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Eaton's EPG CPCD Controls Power Conversion Div division is currently seeking a Supply Chain NPI Specialist.

What you'll do:

The Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for driving execution across New Product Introduction (NPI), Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE), and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives. This role ensures supplier readiness, supports successful product launches, and leads cost and process improvements through cross-functional collaboration.

This position partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Category Management, and Suppliers to deliver on-time launches, cost optimization, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities
NPI Execution & Supplier Readiness
• Lead sourcing execution for new product launches and engineering design changes
• Ensure supplier, tooling, and capacity readiness aligned to NPI timelines
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to support ProLaunch deliverables and milestones
• Coordinate supplier onboarding, qualification, and ramp-up activities

VAVE / Cost Optimization
• Identify and execute VAVE opportunities to reduce product cost and improve design efficiency
• Support design-to-cost initiatives in partnership with Engineering and Category teams
• Lead supplier collaboration workshops to drive innovation and cost reduction
• Execute RFQs, sourcing decisions, and supplier negotiations linked to VAVE

Continuous Improvement (CI)
• Drive Kaizen events and process improvements across procurement and sourcing
• Lead A3/root-cause problem-solving to resolve cost, quality, and delivery issues
• Standardize sourcing processes, tools, and templates across IBP sites
• Drive efficiency improvements through best practice sharing and lessons learned

Cross-Functional Project Leadership
• Lead NPI/VAVE/CI project execution across multiple sites and stakeholders
• Ensure alignment on scope, milestones, and deliverables
• Drive accountability for action items and ensure on-time completion
• Support integrated project reviews and leadership reporting

Key Outcomes / KPIs
• On-time NPI launches with no supply disruptions
• VAVE savings delivered vs. target ($ and %)
• Improved supplier readiness (capacity, tooling, lead time)
• Process efficiency gains (cycle time reduction, standardization)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business
• 5+ years of sourcing, procurement, or NPI experience

• Strong English skills
• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills
• Experience with supplier negotiations, product launches, and cost-out initiatives

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About Eaton

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere.

Size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Engineering

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