Eaton's EPG CPD ICD Industrial Controls Division division is currently seeking a Sr. Buyer.**What you'll do**:**PRIMARY FUNCTION**:This position executes purchasing of assigned commodities to ensure an uninterrupted supply at optimum cost and qualityImplements procurement strategy based on the commodity, the Supply Chain and Customer needs / targets and build a successful relationship with key vendors and suppliers.Key goals of the position are to achieve an appropriate balance between supplier quality/delivery expectations versus cost reduction mandates. Scope of the position encompasses major suppliers, broad mix of commodities namely: plastic, electric boards & electronic components, metal sheets, metal extrusion & injection within an international environment as we source globally.Develop and manage supply base to support manufacturing and on-time delivery.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:- Establishes and implements programs for supplying assigned commodities within cost and quality requirements according to the Business needs.- Negotiates all operational contract terms (price, MOQ,RFQ's, JIT, lead time, VMI, consignment stock) under Supply Chain team guidance.- Ensures Supplier performance according to contract terms and addresses any performance issues with support of supplier development team, with support of SCM (Supply Chain Manager)- Initiates and implements process improvement activities in all assigned task areas.- Leads, guides and reports cost out projects and administers cost out programs including schedule development to insure timely delivery of results. Participate in VA/VE projects to reduce material costs.- Works closely with the technical department and project sourcing department during new product development, in order to insure that:- All the needed information will be filled within the ERP before the launch of the mass production.- All components orders will be placed on time in order to launch the mass production on time.- Ensures that the components and supplier's data are kept up to date within the ERP for his/her own supplier base.- Develop and maintain close and professional relationship with vendors.- Develop and lead Annual Supplier Review process to drive quality actions across cross-functional team to improve supplier quality.- Analyze and manage aggregate inventory levels in relation to customer requirements to meet profit and inventory targets and goals- Is responsible for reporting performance metrics related to Imported EATON purchases. Monitor the activities of your area are focused on meeting the metric as DOH, OTP, SFR, IN-Transit inventory, etc.- Participate in daily production meetings and meet the needs of missing materials purchases that occur.- Generate high plans and programs for new suppliers, Evaluation and development of suppliers, and make continuous improvement activities, proposing KAIZEN programs.LI-DS1**Qualifications**:**BASIC QUALIFICATION**- Bachelor's degree supply chain, engineering, finance or business- 5 - 7 years of purchasing experience.- Business acumen and Professional Presence.- Strong negotiation and communication skills.- Fluent English.- Drive to solution in highly complex situations.- Work in cross functional team and international environment- SAP ERP, Purchasing experience**POSITION CRITERIA**- Demonstrated strong skills on following competencies: Business Acumen; Conflict Management, Creativity; Timely Decision Making; Functional/Technical Skills; Integrity and Trust; Learning on the Fly; Motivating Others; Priority Setting; Problem Solving; Drive for Results; Written Communication.- Knowledge of MAPICS (PO creation, inventory management, MRP )required- MENTOR software knowledge (preferred)- SIOP process (preferred)- APICS Certification (preferred)**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**- MAPICS Super User.We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.
