Buyer - OSP

Eaton Corporation•Camarillo, CA

11d•$82,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s IS AER ITD division is currently seeking a Buyer - OSP. This role is located at our Camarillo, CA facility. The Buyer is responsible for revision of purchase requisitions, order placement, negotiation, supplier follow-up, measurement, and control of supplier performance. The primary function of the role is to manage outside process buying, ensuring an uninterrupted and timely supply at the optimum cost and quality that satisfies stakeholder requirements and company goals. This includes supplier sourcing, negotiations, contracting and supplier performance management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Two (2) years of experience in a Supply Chain, manufacturing environment.
One (1) year of experience with SAP
Only candidates residing within 50 miles of Camarillo, CA will be considered for this position.
All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Nice To Haves

APICS / CPIM Certified a plus
Experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ERP ( MfgPro / SAP)

Responsibilities

Quote and buy assigned purchased parts for the site
Control inventory impact by analyzing MOQ vs consumption
Runs, analyzes and report causes with action plan for price variances (PPV)
Maintain MRP health by aligning purchase order dates and managing purchase order quantities
Run and respond to daily MRP report (Place PO, Reschedule In, Reschedule Out, Cancels, Late PO’s)
Resolve PO/Invoice discrepancies in a timely manner
Process supplier related RMA’s
Track progression of purchase orders, investigate factors that affect schedules, and modify plans as necessary
Expedite critical orders throughout the supply chain, works with divisional supply chain team for escalations.
Experience in buying different categories and surface treatment
Inform management of potential production problems and assist in the implementation of both short- and long-term solutions.
Experience working in Aerospace and Military Plants and/or experience with Engineer to order production or low volume high mix production.
When applicable, negotiate contracts with suppliers (Eaton standard forms, MSA etc) in alignment with defined Global Commodity Management strategies.
Calculate total cost of acquisition and prepare cost comparison spreadsheets, taking inventory carrying, shipping costs, foreign exchange rates, duties, etc. into account. Make versus buy calculations. Sensitivity analysis for variable raw material costs, foreign exchange rates and any other cost factors that may impact the overall financial success of a program significantly.
Model the Eaton ethical conduct policy, the Eaton Values and Philosophy, and comply with all other corporate, plant, and regulatory policies and regulations as applicable.
Other duties as assigned.