Summary
Eaton is hiring an NPI Procurement Project Manager in Dubai for complex Engineer-to-Order new product introduction projects. The role leads supply chain activities from product development through industrialization and production ramp-up, including sourcing strategy, supplier readiness, cost management, risk mitigation, and handover to operational teams. Applicants should have a relevant bachelor’s degree, 5–8 years of supply chain experience, and at least 4 years in sourcing and supplier management. The position offers a hybrid work model; fluent English is required.
The posting
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Eaton is a power management company where we provide energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technology and services. Eaton has approximately 96,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.
What you’ll do:
The NPI Procurement Project Manager will lead end-to-end Supply Chain activities for complex Engineer-to-Order (ETO) New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, ensuring supplier readiness, competitive cost, risk mitigation, industrialization, and successful transition into serial production.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Supply Chain activities from early product development through industrialization, production ramp-up, and stabilization.
Translate engineering and customer requirements into effective sourcing and Supply Chain strategies.
Develop sourcing strategies and coordinate supplier qualification, industrialization, launch readiness, and performance.
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Logistics, Manufacturing, and GPO teams to achieve project cost, quality, delivery, and timeline objectives.
Manage complex BOMs, component sourcing, supplier shortages, engineering changes, Supply Chain risks, and project milestones.
Drive supplier engagement, issue resolution, escalation management, and risk mitigation throughout NPI projects.
Lead product cost management and support TCO optimization, VA/VE, Design-to-Cost, and continuous cost-reduction initiatives.
Ensure successful handover to operational procurement and Supply Chain teams following production stabilization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
- 5–8 years of Supply Chain experience, ideally in strategic procurement, sourcing, or supply chain planning.
- At least 4 years of experience in sourcing, supplier management, escalation management, and shortage mitigation.
- Experience with NPI, product launches, industrial transfers, or manufacturing operations.
- Knowledge of SAP/ERP systems, Power BI, Excel, and Microsoft Office.
- Fluent English; additional European languages are an advantage.
Skills:
- Strong project and program management skills.
- Strong strategic sourcing and supplier management capabilities.
- Knowledge of ProLaunch 2.0, APQP, or Stage-Gate methodologies would be a plus.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills in a global matrix environment.
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes, Supply Chain cost drivers, and supplier industrialization.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk-management capabilities.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer:
- Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years, is well known in the industry, and has a major impact on the energy industry.
- Work in a company that is commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability.
- Annual mentoring program, Eaton University, a reward, and recognition system.
- Ongoing Learning and Career Development Opportunities in a global company. Build your career and apply internally for our open positions worldwide.
- Strong, agile and diverse team locally and globally.
- Strong processes and state-of-the-art systems and tools.
- Structured employee development processes, open feedback culture with development plans.
- Detailed induction support and well-structured onboarding.
- Balance your work and life with a hybrid worktime model.
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