PRIMARY FUNCTION: Eaton’s Vehicle group is currently seeking a Buyer/Planner to join our team. This position is based at our Aguascalientes facility. The Buyer is responsible for a variety of activities of planning procuring, negotiation and follow up activities to provide a variety of commodities in support of the planning process of Vehicle manufacturing. The position drives continuous improvement while utilizing the framework of the Eaton Business System (EBS) and the Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF). 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Procure indirect materials to support production. Possesses knowledge and or applicable skills to master Oracle and other supply chain process. Comply with established SCM policies and procedures and support continuous improvement of EBE processes for SCM Indirect Material Purchasing. Manage and develop supplier to ensure optimal quality and delivery. Develop, maintain and foster strong supplier relationships. Manages supplier relationships and opportunities for cost out and product/supplier improvement, while ensuring production, delivery, and goal attainment for plants. Collect data and prepare reports for day to day operations and to present recommendations for continuous improvement (cost, quality and delivery). Support engineering, production, accounting and quality on non-departmental led projects. Using problem solving tools (8D, A3, Etc.) to solve specific problems related to supplier deliveries / cost. Procure material in accordance with SMART rules and policies. Ensure planning parameters are maintained to improve supplier OTD, customer OTD & minimize inventory levels. Take actions to provide input to the SIOP to align Supply and Demand on responsible parts. Conduct supplier visit as required and participate on the qualification of quality system audits. Develop and Maintain Order Policy Parameters based on corporate guidelines. Managing capital, capital appropriation requests and tooling payments/records Negotiate with local and foreign suppliers, following the policies and Eaton rules. Work with Integrative suppliers (Supplier who is responsible to manage other suppliers). Qualifications SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE: Education and Skills required to meet position qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. At least three years of experience in supply chain work activities for a manufacturing site. Professional written and verbal communication skills Bilingual (Spanish and English) 90% Proficient computer-systems knowledge and application skills. Knowledge of, and ability to apply, purchasing and supplier management best practices - including supplier selection, APQP, performance metrics/reporting, quality assurance, and continuous process improvement methodologies. Preferred/Additional Specialized Knowledge (not required to be qualified for position): Ability to read and interpret complex drawings and specifications. Possesses knowledge of Oracle base applications 11i and R12 Knowledge of, and ability to appropriately apply, analytical and problem-solving skills including problem solving, supplier sourcing, and statistical analysis tools. Ability to define problems, eliminate root cause(s), and create supply chain solutions and/or process improvements. Effective people/interpersonal, communication and customer care skills. ISM CSMP or APICS CSCP Lean and sig sigma Knowledge Vehicle component experience preferred Strong Leadership skills. #LI-CR1 What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. 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 day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. 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. Job: Supply Chain / Logistics Region: Latin America Organization: VEH NAA North America Auto Job Level: Individual Contributor Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time