Supply Chain Project Manager, Cost Out
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Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Supply Chain Project Manager, Cost Out. This is a remote work opportunity available within the US/PR. Candidates can be based from a home office and/or within an approved Eaton Mobility location.
The Supply Chain Project Manager, Cost Out will be responsible for projects and initiatives such as cost out, resiliency, continuity, and localization projects within Mobility Group North America. The Project Manager will act as the primary conduit between the business unit(s) it supports and the SCM organization within Mobility Group. This role will coordinate activities with suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, operations, and other cross-functional groups to meet all project timing, cost, and quality requirements. The role will manage SCM tactical implementation of strategic initiatives, and ensure alignment with commodity management strategies. The role will also manage & track key metrics in the global supplier cost out database.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year.
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.
Eaton announced, on June 11, 2026, the intent to combine its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) with a new company. We expect to complete this process by the end of the first half of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the transaction closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.
What you’ll do:
This role will lead SCM activities for new projects by collaborating with SCM Program Management teams and Business Unit product line teams. This role will accurately estimate component and tooling costs, manage costed bills of materials, confirm supplier capacity, and develop associated action plans. They will provide managers and the product line with the information they need to submit competitive proposals and price products appropriately.
- Manage SCM deliverables and collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure sucessful execution of Mobility SCM Cost Out & Transition projects, including project timing, cost, and quality deliverables.
- Oversee and track timely execution of supplier tooling kickoffs, development, PPAP, and other launch deliverables.
- Build and managed costed BOMs by working with Commodity/Category Managers and strategic suppliers, including component and tooling costs, lead times, and capacity analysis for key projects.
- Represent SCM and participate in supplier APQP activities within project scope.
- Represent and lead SCM function in PROLaunch and gate reviews, where applicable.
- Problem solve and deal effectively with roadblocks and risks, developing mitigation plans and escalating as required; identifying and communicating risks efficiently to avoid impact to project deliverables.
- Work with SCM Program Management and Engineering to understand current BOM product costs, designs, specifications, manufacturing processes, and commodity market drivers.
- Support selection of appropriate components manufacturing type, processes, and raw materials in conjunction with Commodity Mgmt, Manufacturing & Engineering. Coordinate with commodity teams to ensure strategies align with strategic and profit plans.
Qualifications:
Required Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field from an accredited institution
- Minimum four (4) years experience in supply chain management, program/project management, plant operations and/or engineering
- 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."
Preferred Qualifications:
- PMP Certification
- Knowledge of computer systems/applications such as: Oracle, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Supplier Vis, Power BI.
Skills:
- Ability to read and understand engineering prints, develop product knowledge, and develop a solid understanding of markets ( understand and interpret key financial metrics, customers, end customers and competitors) and how our products service those markets.
- Effective people & interpersonal skills, negotiation experience and customer-care skills, including the ability to navigate in a matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity.
- Customer-oriented approach.
- Possesses learning agility. Strong analytical and critical thinking, empowered to make business decisions.
- Ability to drive process improvements to enhance & streamline process maturity; self-motivated and drive for results.
- Proven track record of success in a related role.
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 07/22/2026.
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Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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