Strategic Buyer - Network

Eaton Corporation•Cleveland, OH

4d•$86,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Strategic Buyer - Networks is responsible for complex procurement of custom products and services and related supply chain aspects such as purchase orders, inbound volumes, spend, procurement volumes, forecast and capacity commits and supplier performance and compliance, with a focus on non-standard, non-repeat buying, including stranger / alien programs. The Supply Chain orchestration from customer to supplier requires a strong operational partner to manage, measure and maintain business relations with external supply chain partners. The Buyer’s focus lies on new and defined suppliers for a range of products procured from outside of Eaton.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
Minimum two (2) years experience in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, operations and/or a combination within those functions.
Must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158.
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a matrix environment, get results and drive change through others
Effective oral and written communication skills as well as planning and organizational skills
Ability to manage by influence through solid relationships and process focus
Ability to effectively present results and recommendations to senior-level executive team
Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s in Business, Engineering and/or Supply Chain from an accredited institution
Two (2) + years of procurement or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment
Two (2) + years’ experience with SAP MRP/ERP system preferred
Two (2)+ years’ experience working in a high mix, low volume manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Procure parts and services with complex or custom requirements, with a focus on non-standard, non-repeat buying, including stranger / alien programs
Drive the part deactivation and reactivation processes to include obsolescence as required to meet customer demands
Collaborate in Aftermarket quoting process with commercial teams
Accountable for managing the producibility decision process for the plant (dormant parts / “none” process / supplier unknown)
Manage in-site transitions (supplier movement / gate processes / ramp up / ramp down) based on risk matrix
Manage all technical procurement activities associated with ITAR & Other undisclosed programs.
Receive, validate and communicate Engineering Specs for parts with support of Engineering – ITAR & Other undisclosed programs.
Engage suppliers in tender preparation and align on responsibilities for delivery
Manage Material Forecast collaboration and receive capacity commits from suppliers