Eaton’s Aerospace Group, Fuel Motion Control (FMC) is currently seeking a Buyer to join our team. This position is based at our Irvine, CA facility. Position Overview: Purchase materials and services, obtaining maximum value in terms of price, quality, and delivery. Plan material flow to ensure minimum investment while ensuring high levels of support to Program Managers. Support purchasing team in a coordinated effort to manage exceptions and achieve plant, division and individual goals and support strategies and issues related to plant operations. 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. In this role, you will: Participate in the implementation of purchasing strategies to support Air Frame production schedules while controlling costs Communicate material quality and delivery change requirements to suppliers in an MRP environment Drive plans to obtain department and division cost improvements and objectives Participate in problem-solving efforts to resolve rejections, supplier corrective actions and receiving paperwork issues Coordinate material requirements with production schedules, customer requirements and provide feedback to scheduling and management as required Participate in supplier reduction program Engage in continuous improvement activities Proactively resolve supplier invoicing issues Attend daily production meeting to provide material parts status Create RFQ’s and place purchase orders to support material demand requirements React to MRP messages to ensure material supply is aligned to system demand Proactively resolve Supplier quality issues that may arise Prepare material status sheets, milestones, schedules and presentations as required to support new program meetings Other duties as assigned When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a supply chain function This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the geographical area of 200 miles of Irvine, CA will be considered. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain 3+ years of experience in material replenishment The expected annual salary range for this role is $ 77,000 - $110,000. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experiences, and qualifications as well as market and business considerations. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. 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To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and doing what’s best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries. 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It is the policy of the Company to make all decisions regarding employment, including hiring, compensation, training, promotions, transfers, or lay-offs, based on the principle of equal employment opportunity as defined above. Job: Supply Chain / Logistics Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: AER FMC Fuel Motion Control Systems 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?: No Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time