Tactical Buyer

Responsibilities

• Job Responsibilities
• Manage the procurement of indirect materials, equipment, and services, including (but not limited to): MRO, facilities services, tooling, professional services, IT hardware/software, calibration, and safety equipment.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to define requirements, scope statements, and service-level expectations before procurement.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, solicit and analyze competitive quotes, and execute sourcing decisions in alignment with commodity strategies.
• Manage purchase requisitions and convert into orders in accordance with purchasing procedures and compliance requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, ensuring on-time delivery and service quality; escalate and mitigate risks proactively.
• Execute purchasing card transactions (as applicable) and reconcile monthly statements.
• Perform data analysis to support sourcing decisions, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier consolidation opportunities.
• Work closely with Strategic Sourcing to implement category strategies at the site level.
• Support contract negotiations, renewals, and documentation management for indirect categories.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within the indirect procurement process.
• Maintain accurate ERP system data, including supplier information, pricing, lead times, and order status.
• Serve as the primary contact for indirect suppliers inquiring on open invoices and provide timely communication regarding invoice status, risks, and issue resolution.
• Work directly with Eaton's global financial service team to resolve invoice holds, expedite payments, fix interface errors and update supplier records to ensure timely payments to suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with 1 year of supply chain experience in manufacturing OR Associates degree from an accredited institution with 3 years of supply chain experience in manufacturing
• No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Westminster, MD to be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• Experience with ERP (SAP, Oracle)
• Experience with kanban systems and vendor managed inventory suppliers is preferred
• MS Office experience
• Soft skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Detail oriented, with high level of accuracy
• Strong organizational skills, with ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast paced environment
• Utilizes analytical thinking to resolve supply, quality, or process issues while minimizing operational impact
• 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

Additional Information

Eaton's AER MSD Mission System Division division is currently seeking a Tactical Buyer. This role is based at the Westminister, MD facility. The expected annual salary range for this role is $69000 - $101000 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.

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