Sourcing Manager

Eaton; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in Singapore is seeking a Sourcing Manager responsible for managing the end-to-end sourcing process. The ideal candidate will lead initiatives to ensure cost-effective procurement of electrical products, develop sourcing strategies, and negotiate supplier contracts. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and have 5-10 years of relevant sourcing experience. A strong understanding of electrical systems is crucial. The role also involves ensuring compliance with sourcing policies and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of sourcing or procurement experience with electrical products.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end sourcing process for goods and services.
• Develop sourcing strategies and negotiate contracts.
• Ensure timely and high-quality procurement from suppliers.
• Lead sourcing initiatives to drive cost reduction and service improvements.
• Monitor supplier adherence to ethical sourcing policies.

Skills

Strategic sourcing plans development

Understanding of electrical systems

Category management for data center

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

What You’ll Do

Sourcing Manager is responsible for managing the end-to-end sourcing process to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality procurement of goods and services from external suppliers. The role involves developing sourcing strategies, identifying and evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, and optimizing supply chain efficiency while mitigating risks.

• Lead Sourcing initiatives driving results measured by lower material costs, responsive supplier performance, process and service improvements, and resultant productivity throughout the supply chain.
• Lead, facilitate and execute Sourcing cost reduction projects aligning with regional strategy including category management for Data Center Capex
• Accountability for project scope and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost, and quality commitments.
• Performs schedule, quality, cost, and critical activities tracking against the plan.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for electrical components, power train systems, and distribution infrastructure.
• Manages within the established performance, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to ensure competitive sourcing.
• Serve as a strategic bridge between tactical plant-level sourcing and corporate Commodity Management, ensuring alignment and execution of sourcing strategies.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with Eaton policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Monitor supplier adherence to ethical sourcing, anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies.
• Maintain compliance with sourcing policy and contribute to regulatory reviews and audits readiness
• Completes other duties as assigned
• To be committed & responsible for Quality Management System:
• Implement the process approach and risk-based thinking
• Provide the necessary support to fully implement and sustain the QMS
• Communicating to the organization the importance of conforming to QMS requirements
• Ensuring the QMS meets its goals
• Engage, direct, and support individuals contributing to the QMS
• Create a culture of continuous improvement

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field is often a minimum requirement

5-10 years of sourcing or procurement experience with electrical products

Skills

Proven ability to develop and implement strategic sourcing plans, including category management for data center. Have good understanding of electrical and mechanical systems used in power distribution.