Head of Sourcing and Resilience

Eaton; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development

Global environment

Job summary

Eaton Cheltenham is seeking a Head of Sourcing and Resilience to lead strategic sourcing, supplier performance and supply chain resilience for the site. You will shape sourcing strategy, drive supplier partnerships and manage risk to support growth and customer commitments.

The role requires leadership of a high-performing team, experience in aerospace/regulated manufacturing, and a track record in reducing sole-source dependency and improving supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or Business required (or equivalent).
• MCIPS qualification preferred or equivalent professional status.
• Leadership experience in regulated manufacturing sectors (aerospace/defence).
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier management and category leadership.
• Experience managing supplier risk, resilience and business continuity programmes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across electronics, mechanical and indirect commodities.
• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations and strategic supplier partnerships.
• Drive cost competitiveness via value engineering and total cost of ownership improvements.
• Own supply chain resilience strategy and supplier risk governance across the site.
• Lead supplier reviews, performance improvement and supplier development programmes.
• Balance cost, quality, delivery, inventory and risk in sourcing decisions.
• Support new product introductions and complex programme environments.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Risk management

Leadership

Contract negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing/Business degree

MCIPS

Job description

Eaton MSD Cheltenham are looking for a Head of Sourcing and Resilience to lead Eaton's strategic sourcing, supplier performance and supply chain resilience activities, ensuring the business has a competitive, capable and resilient supply base aligned to customer commitments, operational requirements and future growth.As a member of the Supply Chain Leadership Team, the role is accountable for sourcing strategy, supplier performance, risk mitigation, inventory optimisation and organisational capability across the supply chain.What you’ll do:Strategic Sourcing & Supplier ManagementDevelop and execute sourcing strategies across electronics, PCBAs, mechanical commodities, indirect procurement and new programmes.Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations and strategic supplier partnerships.Deliver cost competitiveness through value engineering, supplier development and total cost of ownership improvements.Support make-versus-buy decisions and supplier footprint optimisation.Ensure sourcing decisions balance cost, quality, delivery, inventory and risk.Supply Chain Resilience & Risk Managemen tOwn the site's supply chain resilience strategy and supplier risk governance framework.Maintain visibility of supplier financial health, capacity, business continuity, geopolitical exposure, cybersecurity and material availability risks.Lead reviews of all sole-source and single-source components, ensuring mitigation plans are in place and actively managed.Drive risk reduction through dual sourcing, supplier diversification, inventory buffering, long-term agreements and alternative technology solutions.Partner with Engineering and Quality to eliminate sole-source dependencies through redesign, requalification and standardisation initiatives.Lead supplier recovery and escalation activities where delivery, quality or capacity threaten customer commitments.Ensure continuity plans exist for critical suppliers, materials and technologies.Supplier Performance & Programme SupportLead strategic supplier reviews and performance improvement activities.Improve supplier delivery, quality, responsiveness and capacity readiness.Sponsor supplier development and continuous improvement programmes.Support bids, new product introductions and programme launch through early supplier engagement and readiness reviews.Leverage supplier capability to improve affordability, manufacturability and programme execution.Inventory & Working CapitalDevelop inventory strategies that balance resilience, customer service and working capital.Improve inventory turns through lead-time reduction, supplier flexibility and planning alignment.Reduce excess and obsolete inventory through proactive lifecycle management and supplier engagement.LeadershipBuild and develop a high-performing sourcing organisation.Drive succession planning, capability development and employee engagement.Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.Contribute actively to Supply Chain Leadership Team priorities and site objectives.Qualifications:Degree qualified in Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing or Business.MCIPS or equivalent professional qualification.Leadership experience within aerospace, defence or a similarly regulated manufacturing environment.Strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier management and category leadership.Experience managing supplier risk, resilience and business continuity programmes.Demonstrated success reducing sole-source dependency and improving supplier performance.Strong commercial, contractual and stakeholder management capability.Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams.Knowledge of AS9100, aerospace quality requirements and export controls.Experience supporting New Product Introduction and complex programme environments.Skills:Works effectively with othersProactively able to manage own work to in order to achieve objectivesUse own initiative within the scope of the rolePlans work and consistently delivers on timeSeeks effective solutions to problems encounteredMakes timely decisions within the scope of the roleDemonstrates a “Can do” positive attitudeWhat we offer:Opportunity to work in a global, highly collaborative environmentChallenging projects in dynamic collaborative teamStrong focus on learning, development, and career progressionCompetitive compensation and benefits packageA culture that promotes inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement#LI-NK2All 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.We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.