Buyer

Eaton’s Electrical Sector is currently seeking a Buyer to join our team. This position is based onsite at our Santa Ana, CA facility.

Position Overview:

The Buyer is a critical member of the Supply Chain team that supports daily procurement activities, manages supplier relationships and on-time delivery, and focuses on building a cost-effective on-demand supply chain. The Buyer also ensures that Purchasing specifications, policies and procedures are adhered to within the company. The Buyer’s decisions are of financial significance to the company and erroneous decisions or recommendations may result in failure of the company to achieve major goals and objectives.

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.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $82,000 - $120,000 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

## What you’ll do:

• Reviews MRP/Purchasing queue, safety stock and consignment signals on a daily basis.
• Purchases and negotiates materials, equipment and supplies from vendors.
• Processes daily procurement requirements into purchase orders.
• Monitors supplier performance and reports KPI’s on a monthly basis.
• Manages supplier demand planning models to ensure effective inventory replenishment and stock levels
• Supports or oversees inventory and delivery accuracy.
• Manages and resolves problems due to delivery, quality and pricing in raw materials in a timely manner.
• Understands upstream and downstream stakeholder requirements to ensure no interruptions.
• Ensures system information accuracy and timeliness.
• Informs other departments of all relevant information regarding shortages in materials, supplier movements, delivery lead times and individual supply situations.
• Attends daily Gemba walks to sustain effective working relationships with other departments.
• Develops strategic sourcing plans and continuous improvement actions.
• Maintains and/or develops supplier relationships.
• Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers.
• Complies with all applicable U.S export control and security regulations.
• Complies with and ensures department compliance with Company health, safety and environmental policies.

## Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and one year experience in buying or manufacturing or, in lieu, an associate's degree with 3 years' experience related to buying or manufacturing experience or, in lieu, a High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution with 5 years' experience in buying or manufacturing
• Minimum one (1) year experience using an ERP or MRP system
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without out company sponsorship, now or in the future
• No relocation is being offered for this role. All candidates considered must live within 50 miles of the Santa Ana, CA location. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, engineering, or other business or supply chain
• 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing or buying function in a manufacturing setting
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Understanding of lean concepts

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. #LI-NG1