Buyer

Eaton Corporation•South Milwaukee, WI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s Power Reliability Division is currently seeking a Buyer. This role is based out of South Milwaukee, WI. The Buyer will have responsibility for the releasing and on-time delivery of purchase orders for raw material and production support activities. This role will be responsible for resolving any procurement, quality, invoice and inventory related issue including appropriate SAP transactions. Part consumption behavior and other part characteristic analysis will be a key component for this position. Interface with customer service, internal and external suppliers, Product Engineering, and Production is critical to ensure a high level of support to satisfy the customer. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution OR currently enrolled in bachelor’s degree program
Minimum 1 year experience performing Supply Chain related functions in a manufacturing environment
Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
Demonstrated negotiation experience
Ability to work with engineering teams and all operations related departments
Understands key MRP health metrics
Demonstrated capability of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies-Green Belt certification a plus
Proven experience with quality assurance and reporting accuracy
Proven knowledge and applications skills with process improvements

Nice To Haves

Experience performing purchasing functions in a manufacturing environment
Proficient experience with purchasing and planning using SAP
APICS certification (CPIM)

Responsibilities

Interact with suppliers to communicate delivery expectations, forecasts, design changes, lead time management, and material expedites or delays to ensure suppliers meet Supplier On Time Delivery (SOTD) goals.
Drive cost reduction and cost avoidance opportunities.
Involved with strategic sourcing to align negotiations, new supplier selection, and Supply Chain strategy.
Review purchase requisitions, place purchase orders, issue change notices, review exception messages to ensure delivery of materials or services as necessary to adhere to production schedules.
Maintain material master records for assigned materials; ensure accurate PIR records, source lists, and promptly reconcile supplier invoices for payment.
Review part consumption characteristics to ensure appropriate planning parameters are maintained.
Review and maintain internal/external Kanban replenishment, vendor managed programs, scheduling agreements and blanket orders.
Provide root cause corrective action when needed.
Participate and lead continuous improvement opportunities
Proactively avoid material shortages
Review and maintain purchase order date accuracy and maintain MRP health.
Issue consignment statements and inventory to suppliers
Work cross functionally to resolve complaints and clear blocks
Quote parts with suppliers