Senior Buyer

Eaton Corporation•South Milwaukee, WI

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s Power Systems division is currently seeking a Senior Buyer. This position is located out of South Milwaukee, WI. The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year. The Sr. Buyer is responsible for issuing and managing purchase orders for raw materials and supporting production activities. This role also involves addressing procurement, quality, invoice, and inventory issues, including handling relevant SAP transactions. Analyzing part consumption patterns and other part characteristics is an important aspect of this position. You will work closely with both internal and external suppliers, as well as Product Engineering and Production, to provide strong support and meet customer needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required
Minimum two (2) years of experience performing purchasing functions
Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience in purchasing within a manufacturing setting
Skilled in purchasing and planning using SAP
APICS certification (CPIM)
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methods; Green Belt certification is advantageous
Experience in negotiation
Background in quality assurance and ensuring reporting accuracy
Proficiency in process improvement techniques
Ability to collaborate with engineering teams and all operations departments
Familiarity with key MRP health metrics

Responsibilities

Communicate with suppliers regarding delivery expectations, forecasts, design changes, lead times, and material expedites or delays to help them achieve Supplier On-Time Delivery (SOTD) targets.
Identify and pursue opportunities for cost reduction and cost avoidance.
Support strategic sourcing by aligning negotiations, selecting new suppliers, and contributing to Supply Chain Strategy.
Review purchase requisitions, place orders, issue change notices, and check exception messages to ensure timely delivery of materials or services according to production schedules.
Maintain material master records for assigned items, ensure PIR and source lists are accurate, and promptly reconcile supplier invoices for payment.
Analyze part consumption to keep planning parameters up to date.
Manage internal and external Kanban replenishment, vendor-managed programs, scheduling agreements, and blanket orders.
Provide root cause analysis and corrective actions when necessary.
Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Proactively prevent material shortages.
Review and update purchase order dates to maintain MRP accuracy.
Issue consignment statements and inventory reports to suppliers.
Collaborate across different functions to address complaints and remove obstacles.
Provide quotes for parts with suppliers.