SCM Program Manager NPI & Poursuits

Eaton; Bielsko-Biała; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Mobility Group EMEA in Poland/France is seeking an experienced Supply Chain/Procurement professional to lead New Product Introduction and strategic sourcing across Europe. The role involves coordinating with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to drive launches, cost optimization, and supplier collaboration.

Candidates should have a Master’s degree and 5+ years in automotive supply chain, with fluent English and international/multicultural experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field and strong supply chain mindset.
• Minimum 5 years in automotive supply chain, procurement, sourcing or PM.
• Experience supporting NPI programs in manufacturing.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain activities from concept through product launch.
• Drive supplier selection, qualification, industrialization, and launch readiness.
• Manage product cost, sourcing decisions, and supply chain risks.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure successful launches.
• Define sourcing strategies and lead RFQ and supplier negotiation activities.
• Drive cost competitiveness through supplier collaboration and Design-to-Cost initiatives.
• Build product cost models and support winning new business opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Program management

Supply chain

Cost management

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Analytics

Advanced Excel

English language

Education

Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Program Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Microsoft Project

Advanced Excel

Job description

About Eaton Mobility Group EMEA

At Eaton, we're shaping the future of mobility through innovative power management and automotive technologies. As part of our Mobility Group EMEA organization, you'll join a global network of engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain professionals dedicated to delivering world-class solutions to leading automotive customers.

This position can be based in either Tczew or Bielsko Biala, Poland or Montrottier, France, offering the opportunity to work in a highly international environment and collaborate with global teams, suppliers, and customers across Europe and beyond.

Whether supporting product industrialization, supplier development, or strategic growth initiatives, you'll play a key role in bringing innovative products from concept to successful launch.

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

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Lead supply chain activities from concept through product launch.
• Drive supplier selection, qualification, industrialization, and launch readiness.
• Manage product cost, sourcing decisions, and supply chain risks.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure successful launches.

Pursuits & Product Line Growth

• Support strategic customer pursuits and business growth initiatives.
• Define sourcing strategies and lead RFQ and supplier negotiation activities.
• Drive cost competitiveness through supplier collaboration and Design-to-Cost initiatives.
• Build product cost models and support winning new business opportunities.

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Program Management or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or program management.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs within a manufacturing environment.
• Fluent English.

Preferred

• Experience in electronics, electrification, or automotive technologies.
• PMP or equivalent Project/Program Management certification.
• International and multicultural experience.
• Additional European language(s).
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Power BI, Microsoft Project, and advanced Excel.

Skills

• Strong project and program management capabilities.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, supplier management, and cost drivers.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional and global teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on risk mitigation and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance business, operational, and supply chain priorities.

Why join Eaton?

• Make a direct impact on the launch of innovative automotive products.
• Work in a collaborative and international environment.
• Influence strategic sourcing and supply chain decisions.
• Develop your career within a global industry leader.
• Join a company committed to innovation, sustainability, and inclusion.

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.