Buyer

Eaton Corporation•Jonesville, SC

13d•$71,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Buyer. This is an on-site position located at our Jonesville, SC facility. The expected annual salary range for this role is $71,000 - $105,000 a year. Anticipated travel for this role will be 10%. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution OR High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 10 years in supply chain role within a manufacturing environment.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in MRP Planning, Purchasing and/or other Supply Chain related areas within a manufacturing environment.
Minimum 3 years of experience in SAP.
No relocation offered, candidates within 50-mile radius considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
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 H1B, H1-B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Nice To Haves

APICS CPIM or related supply chain professional certifications.
Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end purchase order execution, supplier coordination, logistics, and material planning to ensure on-time delivery, inventory optimization, and alignment with business objectives.
Manage purchase orders from placement through closure, including accuracy, acknowledgments, updates, and issue resolution.
Execute order management activities, including pricing, delivery date management, PO tracking, and risk mitigation.
Monitor supplier commitments and proactively address supply disruptions.
Monitor and communicate supply status, constraints, and recovery plans to stakeholders
Ensure orders align with approved parts, MOQ, packaging, lead times, demand forecasts and other related parameters.
Manage Supplier Price Increase Requests (SPIR) and ensure proper review and approval processes
Coordinate logistics and transportation activities to ensure efficient and timely material delivery
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support DMR/RMA processes and supplier-related quality issues
Manage supplier relationship and performance to support cost, quality, delivery, and service objectives
Maintain purchasing records, including pricing, price breaks, supplier contracts, and procurement-related documentation.
Support supplier selection and procurement activities by issuing RFQs, reviewing supplier quotations, negotiating pricing and terms to achieve optimal cost, quality, and delivery performance
Participate in special projects and supply chain improvement initiatives as assigned