Engineer- NPI Sourcing

This position will be responsible to drive SCM deliverables for NPI Program for ESA . The resource will be responsible for engagement in Pre and Prolaunch NPI projects for SCM Workpackage at Project level. Focus areas will be on Early Engagement in NPI to driving SCM deliverables independently . Analysis to sourcing activities and supporting cost out and Cost Avoidance ideas through resourcing/negotiations in collaboration with Program Manager , Engineering, Global Category Managers, Business team related to Electrical Americas business.

"1. Responsbile to drive SCM deliverables for new product introduction (NPI) projects.
2. Responsible for Strategy to Execution of Sourcing per Prolaunch activity Matrix as Sourcing lead at Project level.
3. Early Engagement in NPI process to build SCM strategy as per SCM policies and Category Management strategy.
4. Proactive collaboration with Pune and Global Engineering Teams, Eaton Global plants and Global suppliers to achieve cost competitive purchasing within stipulated time line, with good quality
5. Supplier Engagement : From Supplier Identification , CM alignment , Vendor Registeration , NDA , in-depth analysis of RFQ’s,Supplier audits ,negotiation and completing purchase requisitions
6. CFT member to manage the on-time implementation and deployment of NPI projects globally at optimum cost and right quality, assisting supplier quality team.
7. Support on part quality, maintaining a supplier continuity plan.
8. Drive review cadence with leadership team, engineering stakeholders and project team members. Report on project status, progress and pipeline to all stakeholders.
9 Work closely with Leadership team for sourcing strategy and risk mitigation (supply chain, logistics, cost, risk).
10 Work closely with plant team for managing material / Inventory plan at plant and supplier, and order materials in advance.Assist in procurement of capital equipment and evaluating various make/ buy options to ensure optimal capital spends.
11. Lead Collaboration and Engagement of SCM processes like Should cost , ESSP , TCO as per projects needs
12. Help coordinate with supplier on product stewardship activities.
13 Responsible for OTD, FTR and lead process reviews during QMS audits for process adherence.
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Bachelors in Engineering OR Supply Chain Management
6-9 years of experience from Manufacturing OR Engineering background or Supply Chain Management

"Strong Knowledge of Procurement Process & Tools
Strong Knowledge of New Product Introduction life cycle
Strong knowledge of MS Office tools (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Reporting and Analytics – Presentation to project & leadership team
Certification- Any certification in supply management like CPSM, CSM is preferred but not mandatory. Excellent knowledge with MS office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Project). Demonstrated ability to interface and work with Operations and Design Engineering team to support product cost out and new product development projects.
Process knowledge for Electrical and Mechanical categories is requried."
"Good negotiation skills
Response to deadlines. Good priority management
Good in escalation process for resolving a problem or concern to related process
Should take personal responsibility for decisions, actions and failures
Should have skill of Effective Collaboration with stakeholders, Customer / suppliers
Influencing skills- customers, stakeholders 
Effective business communication / presentation skills
Problem solving skills, Cross Cultural Teamwork, Interpersonal skills"