Eaton
A global leader in power management, providing energy-efficient solutions for various industries.
3 days ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Onsite
Company Size
105,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
purchase orders
oracle purchasing
cost reconciliation
field service
customer support
risk forecasting
In this position you will acknowledge all purchase orders, obtain proper insurance certificates, ensure terms and conditions are presented to the customer, and send order acknowledgements to customers or distributors. You will communicate with Contracts if legal review is required, reconcile all purchase orders and BidMan orders to align with the scope and quoted dollars, and open and maintain orders in the system, tracking and reconciling associated costs for projects against the quoted scope.
You will act as the buyer for projects, obtaining quotes and purchasing project materials and test equipment through Oracle Purchasing or Vista interunit orders. You will confirm labor and material costs, invoice orders via Oracle Project Costing Schedule, and organize field service personnel for customer jobs within the district to optimize cost and training opportunities. When necessary, you will serve as a Negative Applications (Neg Apps) provider, delivering quick quotes for emergency work or field repairs. Additional duties include accounting and financial backlog management, assisting the Business Operations Manager with risk review and forecasting analysis, providing world‑class customer support, and handling IT support, office management, shipping, and receiving.
- Acknowledge purchase orders and obtain insurance certificates.
- Communicate with Contracts for legal review when needed.
- Reconcile purchase orders to align with scope and quoted dollars.
- Open, track, and reconcile orders in the system against project scope.
- Act as buyer to obtain quotes and purchase project materials via Oracle Purchasing/Vista.
- Confirm labor and material costs, invoice orders, and schedule field service personnel.
- Provide quick quotes for emergency work and field repairs as needed.
- Manage accounting tasks, backlog, and assist with risk review and forecasting analysis.
- Deliver world‑class customer support and maintain internal/external relationships.
- Provide IT support, office management, shipping, and receiving functions.
Requirements
associate degree
5+ years
cost accounting
power distribution
control products
field service
The role requires at minimum an associate’s degree from an accredited institution or comparable military experience, and five or more years of cost accounting or strong financial experience, including invoicing, AP/AR, purchase orders, and material billing. A bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Management, or Engineering is preferred, along with knowledge of power distribution, control products, field service practices, employee relations, and quality programs. Candidates must reside within a 60‑mile radius of Nashville, TN; active‑duty military applicants are exempt from this requirement. No relocation assistance is provided.
- Minimum associate’s degree; 5+ years cost accounting/financial experience.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Finance, Accounting, Management or Engineering.
- Knowledge of power distribution, control products, and field service practices.
- Candidates must reside within 60 mi of Nashville, TN; active‑duty military exempt.
Benefits
We recognize the importance of robust benefit programs for employees and their families; specific programs and options may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
- background check occurs only after a conditional job offer.
- arrest/conviction history considered per fair chance ordinances.
Overview
Over 100 years
Years in operation
The company has been operational for over a century, demonstrating its long-standing presence in the industry.
Over 175 countries
Countries Operated
Eaton operates its business across 175 countries, showcasing its global reach and influence.
- global leader in power management, providing energy-efficient solutions for managing electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power.
- products and services span across industrial, commercial, residential, and infrastructure markets.
- innovative solutions in energy storage, electrical distribution, and industrial automation.
- instrumental in advancing technologies for utilities, transportation, and energy management.
- recent standout projects include large-scale energy management systems for smart cities and utilities.
- systems are crucial for sectors ranging from renewable energy to water resources management.
- history of growth through acquisitions, continuously expanding global footprint and product offerings.
Culture + Values
- Develop employees by helping them succeed not just at work, but in life as well
- Delight customers by understanding their challenges and delivering real solutions proactively
- Deliver for shareholders by doing what's right
- Support communities by offering time and talent to meet social and economic needs
- We are ethical
- We are passionate
- We are accountable
- We are efficient
- We are transparent
- We learn
- Doing Business Right reflects unwavering commitment to highest ethical practices and standards of behavior
- Our brand promise: we make what matters work
Environment + Sustainability
31% GHG Reduction
Operational Emissions Reduced
The company has reduced its operational greenhouse gas emissions by 31% since 2018, amounting to 302,845 metric tons of CO2 equivalents.
Carbon Neutral by 2030
Commitment to Carbon Neutrality
The company aims to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2030, focusing on reducing carbon emissions across all operational activities.
58M Metric Tons (Scope 3)
Scope 3 Emissions in 2023
In 2023, the company reported Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions of 58,449,862 metric tons of CO2 equivalents, reflecting emissions from the entire value chain.
$3B Invested
Sustainable R&D Funding
The company has committed over $3 billion to research and development for sustainable solutions, highlighting its investment in eco-friendly innovations.
- Aiming to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.
- Targeting a 15% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030 from 2018 levels.
- Achieving zero-waste-to-landfill certification for 79% of manufacturing sites, up from 75% in 2022, with a 2030 target of 100%.
- Certifying 16% of manufacturing sites as zero-water-discharge, surpassing the 2030 target of 10% for water-stressed sites.
- Independent verification of Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG data with reasonable assurance and Scope 3 data with limited assurance.
- Deploying clean-energy projects such as solar microgrids, PV installations, and carports, reducing over 20,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalents annually.
Inclusion & Diversity
28% Women
Representation in Salaried Roles
Women make up nearly 28% of salaried positions, striving toward a 2030 goal of 40%.
24% Minorities
U.S. Minority Representation
U.S. minorities comprise over 24% of salaried positions, aiming for 34% by 2030.
54% Leadership
Global Leadership Team Composition
Over half of the global leadership team are U.S. minorities.
2/3 Board
Board Member Diversity
Two-thirds of Board members identify as women or U.S. minorities.
10K Members
Inclusion Resource Groups
Eight Inclusion Eaton Resource Groups (iERGs) serve over 10,500 members globally.
100% Equality
Disability Equality Index
Received a perfect score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index for three consecutive years.
100% Equality
HRC Corporate Equality Index
Achieved a perfect score of 100% on the HRC Corporate Equality Index for eight consecutive years.
- Company-wide pay equity assurance processes are in place for U.S. minority and global gender pay equity.
- Eight Inclusion Eaton Resource Groups (iERGs) are present in 60 countries.
- Awarded as one of the Best Companies for Women in India by Avtar & Seramount.
- Received multiple global inclusion awards for commitment to diversity and inclusion.