SCM Project Leader

Eaton; Ciudad Juárez; Híbrido; MXN 600.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Eaton is seeking a SCM Project Leader to strengthen supply chain resilience by proactively identifying supplier-related risks that may impact continuity, quality, and delivery performance.

The role leads development and implementation of mitigation strategies, including contingency planning, alternate sourcing, and inventory buffers, to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field required.
• 5–8+ years in supply chain, sourcing, or risk management.

Responsabilidades

• Lead cost-out and risk mitigation initiatives across the supply base, ensuring cost, quality, and continuity targets.
• Partner with Category Managers to develop and execute regional sourcing strategies and provide market insights.
• Identify supplier risks through data-driven assessments and drive contingency planning.
• Develop and implement contingency plans, including multi-sourcing and safety stock optimization.
• Monitor mitigation plans with KPIs and dashboards and lead cross-functional risk reviews.

Conocimientos

English proficiency

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Proactive mindset

Ambiguity tolerance

Negotiation skills

Continuous improvement

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Herramientas

Excel

Power BI

MS Project

AS400

Outlook

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Eaton’s ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking a SCM Project Leader.

What You’ll Do

This role is responsible for strengthening supply chain resilience by proactively identifying supplier-related risks that may impact continuity, quality, and delivery performance. The position leads the development and implementation of mitigation strategies, including contingency planning, alternate sourcing, and inventory buffers, to ensure uninterrupted operations. Additionally, the role maintains ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement of risk mitigation plans in alignment with business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Cost-Out: Lead cost-out initiatives across the supply base through sourcing, negotiations, value engineering, and productivity improvements. Own the cost-out pipeline and maintain a robust plan to achieve annual savings targets while preserving quality, service, and supply continuity.
• Category Strategy Alignment & Regional Execution: Partner with Category Managers to develop and execute sourcing strategies, providing regional market insights and supply risk assessments to ensure the right strategy is implemented for each region while supporting cost, quality, and continuity objectives.
• Risk Identification & Assessment: Identify and prioritize supplier risks to continuity, quality, and delivery through regular data-driven assessments and analysis of key vulnerabilities.
• Mitigation Strategy Development: Develop and implement contingency plans, such as multi-sourcing, safety stock optimization, and supplier diversification, while collaborating with Operations and Quality to embed resilience into procurement strategies.
• Monitoring & Continuous Improvement: Maintain and review mitigation plans, track risk exposure with KPIs and dashboards, and lead regular cross-functional risk review meetings.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to align on risk mitigation, provide resiliency guidance in sourcing and onboarding, and support crisis response during disruptions.
• Governance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with supply chain risk policies, report risk exposure and mitigation to leadership, and drive adoption of business continuity best practices. Is responsible to meeet with EBS Procurement Excellence requirements.

Qualifications

Education level required

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree (preferred).

Years And Area Of Experience Required

• 5–8+ years in supply chain, sourcing, or risk management.
• Experience in supplier risk assessment and business continuity planning.
• Strong background in procurement and supply chain operations.
• Strong project management expertise with a process- and systems-oriented mindset, enabling sound decision-making in ambiguous situations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Technical knowledge

• Strategic thinking with strong analytical capabilities.
• Risk assessment and scenario planning.
• Data analysis and reporting (Excel, Power BI, or similar tools).
• Advanced PC proficiency (MS Office, MS Project, AS400, Outlook, SAP).
• Knowledge of supply chain risk management frameworks and business continuity planning.

Skills

• English Level: Proficient.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proactive and forward-thinking mindset.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and respond to crises.
• Influencing and negotiation skills.
• Continuous improvement orientation.
• Attention to detail with a strategic perspective.

Organizational chart

Supervisor: Sourcing Manager

Functional Manager (if applicable): IBP Procurement Lead

Incumbent (if applicable): NA

Peers (if applicable): NA

Direct Reports (if Applicable)

Indirect/Functional Reports (if applicable):

Dimensions

Scope of Responsibilities: Supply Chain / Procurement / Sourcing department. Hybrid or office-based depending on company policy. Travel to sites or suppliers as required.

Record any measurable statistics which the position impacts: Cost-Out (SAVMAT), Reduction in supply disruption incidents, % of critical suppliers with validated contingency plans, Dual/multi-sourcing coverage for key materials, Response time to supply chain disruptions, On-time delivery and service level stability under risk conditions.

How many employees does this position have responsibility for (span of control)?

4

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.

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.