Strategic Buyer

Eaton Corporation•North Charleston, SC

6d•$86,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s Aerospace Group is currently seeking a Strategic Buyer - Networks to join our Operations Fulfilment team. This position is based at our North Charleston, SC location. 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 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 Buyer’s focus lies on new and defined suppliers for a range of products procured from outside of Eaton. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum 2 year of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, operations or a combination of those functions
Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or supply chain from an accredited institution
2+ years of procurement or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment
2+ years’ experience with SAP MRP/ERP system preferred
2+ years’ experience working in a high mix, low volume manufacturing environment
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.)

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