What You’ll Do

Project Manager - Supply chain will be responsible to execute Complex and critical Projects spanning across multiple Categories / multiple sites / business ledgers / suppliers directly impacting the organizational goal achievement in resiliency, cost out and revenue protection. This role will also play a crucial role in Process Standardization leading to Smoother project executions and implementations and will oversee the portfolio level process compliance management and reporting

- Lead and execute direct material cost-out and productivity projects through cross-functional teams of 10 senior stakeholders, leveraging manufacturing process knowledge,

supplier negotiations, and category management strategies.

- Drive sourcing program management initiatives through structured Phase-Gate governance, presenting project progress, risks, escalations, and value realization to Leadership.

- Utilize data analysis and market intelligence to identify cost-reduction opportunities, support sourcing decisions, and maintain a robust knowledge management repository.

- Manage end-to-end sourcing projects, including supplier selection, RFPs, technical reviews, APQP, PPAP, and new product introduction activities to ensure successful launches.

- Lead risk management activities by identifying critical-path issues, implementing mitigation plans, and proactively escalating project risks to stakeholders and leadership teams.

- Coordinate with global supply chain, engineering, quality, and commodity teams to ensure timely value capture, cost savings realization, and achievement of financial and





operational KPIs.

- Facilitate governance reviews with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance, supplier performance, SLA adherence, and continuous improvement.

- Partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve quality and supply risks, ensuring on-time project completion, ramp-up success, and operational excellence.

- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while driving commercial negotiations, cost optimization, and compliance with organizational ethics and supplier management

standards.

- Track project KPIs, metrics, timelines, and value realization through effective reporting and analytics.

- Analyze project data and prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders and leadership reviews.

- Facilitate communication and collaboration across teams, suppliers, and stakeholders at all organizational levels.

- Maintain project documentation, governance records, and status updates to ensure alignment and transparency.

- Demonstrate solid organizational, analytical, and time-management skills while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from accredited institution.





- Minimum 8~12 years of experience in Manufacturing industry / similar industry.

Skills

- On job exposure to the project management activities in supplier chain

- Experience working globally managing projects with Phase Gate methodology / DGCs with senior

leadership involvement.

- PMP Certification Mandatory

- Project Management

- Supply Chain Sourcing understanding

- Managing end-to-end projects leading to improvements in KPIs

- Understand basic manufacturing processess.

- Moderate understanding on Supplier negotiations

- Proficient in Identifying, Assessing, and Mitigating Project Risks

- Strong Analytical Skills with Experience in Data Analysis and Interpretation

- Understading of Category strategies

- ERP knowledge / working of ERP's like SAP/Oracle

- Exposure to Dual source/Multi source projects

- Knwoledge of sourcing and procurement tools.

- Global Collaboration – Works effectively with global stakeholders across regions.

- Attention to Detail – Accurately identifies and articulates issues.

- Executive Presence – Influences stakeholders through strong leadership communication.

- Learning Agility – Quickly adapts and learns new skills.

- Solution Orientation – Creative problem-solver with strong relationship management skills.

- Collaboration – Partners effectively to achieve shared goals.

- Coaching & Mentoring – Guides and develops others to deliver results.

- Excellent Business Communication - Verbal & Written

- Escalation Management

📌 Project Manager Supply Chain (Pune)
🏢 Eaton
📍 Pune