Buyer

Description

• Become proficient with internal Order Tracking Process taking order queues from this system, will be responsible to load system and update internal reports with accurate data on purchasing actions for tracking purposes
• Evaluates current and potential sources of supply to identify and prioritize areas requiring new sources of supply or performance improvement.
• Supports cost reduction projects and improvement initiatives to achieve overall business objectives.
• Assist with expediting indirect/direct material from intercompany locations to ensure no stock outages.
• Coordinates with accounts payable on billing and /or credit issues.
• Daily reporting of site KPIs related to delivery and weekly KPI reporting related to manufacturing expenses.
• Balances current and future demand requirements with suppler capabilities/capacities to ensure completion of customer requirements.
• Handle all suppliers add change requests per SCM policies.
• Support Corporate SCM to conduct skillful and ethical negotiations with internal and external suppliers, solve problems, settle disputes, develop win-win resolutions and maintain positive relations through tact, diplomacy and good judgment.
• Primary Eaton interface for coordination between the site and indirect material suppliers.
• Prepares reports and other correspondence for use by Eaton SCM professionals.

Requirements

• Lean Systems knowledge preferred
• 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, e
• Good communication and customer care skills when interacting with both internal and/or external customers.
• Sound knowledge of quality assurance and reporting accuracy.
• Associates degree in supply chain or related field OR 3 years of experience in supply chain, procurement or purchasing processes within manufacturing.
• Knowledge and applications skills of process improvement.
• Ownership and support for EATON’s MESH requirements for Health and Safety.
• Understands how to utilize and apply project management tools and techniques for procurement applications.
• Knowledge of Eaton commodity products and supplier resources.
• Knowledge of ERP planning software and/or Oracle
• No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of South Bend, IN to be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Good knowledge of supply chain and purchasing requirements.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance