Strategic Buyer

Eaton Corporation•Raleigh, NC

1d•$86,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s CPDI OPS Operations division is hiring a Strategic Buyer for its Raleigh, North Carolina facility. This is an onsite role, five days a week, and candidates generally must live within 50 miles of the work location. Relocation assistance is not available; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from the geographic limitation. The Strategic Buyer manages supply-chain relationships and operations between customers and external suppliers. The role handles complex procurement of custom products and services, including purchase orders, inbound volumes, spending, procurement volumes, forecasts, supplier capacity commitments, performance, and compliance. The buyer focuses on new and defined suppliers for products sourced outside Eaton. The expected annual salary range is $86,000–$126,000. The posted range is a general guideline; compensation depends on skills, experience, qualifications, market conditions, and business considerations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, operations, or a combination of these functions.
At least 1 year of experience using an MRP/ERP system.
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a matrix environment, achieve results, and drive change through others.
Effective oral and written communication, planning, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage by influence through strong relationships and a process-focused approach.
Ability to present results and recommendations effectively to senior-level executives.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Must work onsite at the Raleigh Plant Operations location five days a week.
Eaton does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of procurement or supply-chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
At least 2 years of experience with an SAP MRP/ERP system.
At least 2 years of experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
Experience with SIOP processes.

Responsibilities

Procure parts and services with complex or custom requirements.
Qualify supplier capabilities and enforce quality requirements, including APQP.
Receive, validate, and communicate engineering specifications for parts with support from Engineering.
Monitor new tender or portfolio needs, validate make-or-buy decisions, and facilitate timely RFx processes and vendor onboarding.
Assess market conditions, identify critical materials, and define sourcing strategies.
Negotiate price, volume, lead time, service level, and warranty terms to achieve an optimal, risk-efficient balance.
Engage suppliers in tender preparation and align responsibilities for delivery, installation, and maintenance.
Manage material forecast collaboration and obtain capacity commitments from suppliers.
Track supplier performance and compliance, and facilitate monthly and quarterly reviews and quality audits.