Senior Buyer

Eaton Corporation•Greenwood, SC

50d•$86,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Senior Buyer. This is an on-site position located at our Greenwood, SC facility. As the Senior Buyer, you will plan, develop, and manage the procurement of a variety of complex materials and services to effectively support the production requirements for the plant. You will develop appropriate product supply sources and review and negotiate purchase price, quality, availability, delivery, and other factors necessary to ensure the overall conformance of materials purchased to manufacturing specifications and overall company production objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in purchasing and/or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
Experience with electrical commodities.
Experience in negotiating.
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Effective oral and written communication skills as well as planning and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize numerous time critical tasks and assignments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering or another related field.
Master’s degree in supply chain management or related field.
APICS CPIM or related supply chain professional certifications.

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, and manage on-going supplier relationships with key suppliers.
Locate and select new and alternate sources of supply to meet the production requirements of the plant.
Maintain continuing knowledge and an understanding of the companies outside supplier product demands and production scheduling techniques to support the timely availability and procurement of required materials within the current inventory guidelines.
Analyze and evaluate procurement policies and stocking strategies.
Prepare and communicate product specifications to vendors for bid as appropriate and negotiate with the most favorable bidder(s) considering costs, quality, delivery, etc. You will award and administer purchase orders and agreements in accordance with established company policies and procedures.
Plan, coordinate, and conduct quality audits on new and existing vendors to review and document the characteristics of products materials for current and future contracts.
Prepare data and reports as required pertaining to on-time delivery, supplier performance, usage/spend, and shortages.
Review delivery requirements and expedites when necessary.
Analyze material requirements and inventory in order to maintain on-time delivery and targeted inventory levels.
Resolve promptly problems arising with vendors to ensure timely delivery of quality goods and services.
Visit and meet with vendors on-site and at company locations to discuss desired product specifications.
Serve on special project teams as assigned by the Purchasing Manager, Materials Manager, or Plant Manager.
Provide mentorship to buyers within the department.