Senior Buyer - Strategic Accounts

Overview

Procure custom parts/services, manage supplier performance, negotiate contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• procurement
• fat testing
• spec validation
• forecasting
• supplier qualification
• tender management

Tasks

-Procure parts and services with complex or custom requirements -Align on FAT / FWT testing execution with the support of Engineering/Quality or Customer representatives -Negotiate price-volume-lead time-service level-warranty T&Cs for optimal and risk-efficient balance -Receive, validate and communicate Engineering Specs for parts with support of Engineering -Manage Material Forecast collaboration and receive capacity commits from suppliers -Perform supplier capabilities qualification and enforce quality requirements -Assess market conditions and define critical materials, sourcing strategy -Track supplier performance, compliance and facilitate monthly and quarterly review and quality audits. -Engage suppliers in tender preparation and align on responsibilities for delivery, installation and maintenance -Monitor new tender or portfolio needs, validate make/buy & facilitate timely RFx and vendor onboarding

Requirements

• sap
• microsoft
• bachelor’s
• manufacturing
• procurement
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Ability to work in a matrix environment, get results and drive change through others -3+ years’ experience working in a high mix, low volume manufacturing environment -Ability to manage by influence through solid relationships and process focus -Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering from an accredited institution -Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc -Effective oral and written communication skills as well as planning and organizational skills -Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, operations or a combination of those functions -Ability to effectively present results and recommendations to senior-level executive team -Proven analytical and problem-solving skills -Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution -Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) -3+ years’ experience with SAP MRP/ERP system preferred -3+ years of procurement or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment

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About Eaton

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship or immigration support will be provided for this position.

Security Clearance

-a conditional job offer will be made before a background check is run. -if a conviction relevant to the job is found, the candidate may explain the circumstances, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the report.