Strategic Sourcing & Resilience Leader

Eaton; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global collaboration

Challenging projects

Learning & development focus

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Eaton in Cheltenham is seeking a Head of Sourcing and Resilience to guide strategic sourcing, supplier performance and supply chain resilience across the site. You will lead sourcing strategy, risk mitigation, inventory optimisation and capability building within the Supply Chain Leadership Team.

The role focuses on reducing sole-source dependencies, driving supplier diversification and long-term agreements, while collaborating with Engineering, Quality and external partners to ensure continuity

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing or Business.
• MCIPS or equivalent professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing across electronics, PCBAs, mechanical and indirect procurement.
• Manage supplier selection, contracts and strategic partnerships.
• Drive cost competitiveness via value engineering and total cost of ownership improvements.
• Own supply chain resilience strategy and supplier risk governance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Negotiation

Decision making

Communication

Influence

Planning

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing or Business

Job description

Eaton in Cheltenham is seeking a Head of Sourcing and Resilience to guide strategic sourcing, supplier performance and supply chain resilience across the site. You will lead sourcing strategy, risk mitigation, inventory optimisation and capability building within the Supply Chain Leadership Team.

The role focuses on reducing sole-source dependencies, driving supplier diversification and long-term agreements, while collaborating with Engineering, Quality and external partners to ensure continuity