NPI & Bid Manager

Cheltenham, GBR, GL51 6PNFull-time2026-10-09 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead a Project Procurement team to deliver world-class procurement capabilities, manage supplier partnerships, and support New Product Introduction (NPI) and bidding processes within the Supply Chain Function.

Role type

Senior Project Procurement & NPI Manager

Builds

Supplier partnerships, production readiness, and efficient new product designs

Domain

Manufacturing / Aerospace / Defence

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, supplier management, NPI process leadership, DFM/DFT integration, production readiness reviews, make/buy strategy, cost optimization, team leadership, stakeholder influence, market analysis

Preferred skills

Experience in highly regulated sectors (Aerospace/Defence), digital procurement tools, technology enablement solutions

Technologies

Digital procurement tools, technology enablement solutions

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the project & bid team; Establish long-term supplier partners focusing on total cost; Align with category managers to reduce supplier base; Ensure suppliers meet commitments via production readiness reviews; Collaborate with Engineering to influence future new designs; Implement make/buy strategies; Continuously identify and deliver efficiency & cost savings

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

About Eaton

Eaton is a power management company made up of over 92,000 employees, doing business in more than 175 countries. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.