SCM Operational Purchasing Leader

SCM Operational Purchasing Leader Location: Bielsko-Biała Would you like to make a difference to the environment? Do you want to work for a global and ethical company? Join us and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that make a real impact. We make what matters work. To find out more about us check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E As an SCM Operational Purchasing Leader, you will act as liaison between SCM and factory functions with primary role of both proactive and reactive resolution of any need and requirement by the Plant with focus on supplier component availability. You will support plant-led initiatives and special projects at Plant and manage suppliers to support project execution in all categories. You will be a focal point for escalation on local supplier issues to drive resolution in tandem with ISSC, Global and Regional Procurement. This role manages directly Capital and Investments till 500k$ threshold in compliance with Eaton procedures. Guarantees Cost-Out Financial Data Alignment. Your main responsibilities: Delivery Management: Act as primary communication point with manufacturing and materials management Maintain and understanding of supplier capacities, highlighting and resolving potential availability issues due to demand and/or supplier issues Support Quality and Engineering projects as needed for component balance out Serve as escalation point for delivery issues – primary contact with supply base for issues, capacity constraints Interface with Material Management team on critical availability issues Suppliers Management: Work with commodity/category management to provide supplier performance information Support on-boarding of new suppliers as required Support MRO Budget Control activity to guarantee best level of performance Commodity Execution on Direct & Indirect Materials: Lead/participate in cross-functional teams at Plant in the development of sourcing strategies and cost-out data validation Other Initiatives/Capital & Investments: Support plant initiatives and special projects as required including Logistics Process identification to support cost modeling activities Support supplier charge back and recovery process/execution Lead suppliers selection and business award for Capital & Investment (<500k$) Plant financial monthly closure (Encore Data Alignment) Qualifications Your essential skills we are looking for: Technical / Economics Master Degree - Engineering preferred 3-5 years of experience in a similar role Fluent English. Any other European languages would be a plus. Soft skills: Negotiation Skills Leadership Skills ERP knowledge (Oracle would be a plus) Experience in: Total Cost Ownership New Product Introduction Project Management Contract Management Supplier Relationship Management Supplier Risk Management People Management Total Cost Ownership What we offer to you: Competitive compensation and benefits package Permanent contract in a fast-growing global company Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team We make ethics and culture matter – You will enjoy working in supportive and collaborative workplace where ethics and safety are in our DNA We make your perspectives matter - Different points of view are what drive innovation and collaboration, and at Eaton, innovation begins with top-to-bottom diversity. Our senior leadership is made up of individuals from diverse groups to help create an environment where employees feel represented and heard at every level. We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Job: Supply Chain / Logistics Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa Organization: VEH Vehicle Group Job Level: Manager Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time