PRIMARY FUNCTION This position purchases assigned items such as specific commodities, machinery, precision tools, test equipment, etc. ensuring the meeting of quality, delivery, and specification requirements at the lowest possible cost. Sources new suppliers, negotiates prices/terms and conditions, assesses supplier performance, requests corrective action when required, and expedites material orders to ensure timely and economical completion of customer requirements. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Balances current and future demand requirements with supplier capabilities/capacities to ensure completion of customer requirements. Prepares and sends RFQ documentation in line with the Supplier Use Authorisation and evaluates supplier quotations. Supports the department in negotiating contractual terms regarding quantity, price, delivery, quality, freight routings, and other standard terms. Evaluates and monitors current supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery & cost. Utilising standard KPIs, to improve supplier performance. Expedites supplier material, where required, to meet shortfall between current plan and customer order requirements. Coordinates with Accounts Payable on billing and/or credit issues. Arranges for or assists in the disposal of surplus material. Coordinates the return, rework, or exchange of defective materials. Supports cost reduction projects and improvement initiatives to achieve overall business objectives. Follows and maintains system parameters in line with model plant processes & policies. Drives and responds to action message report. Responsible for maintaining integrity of data in component availability report. Qualifications A recognised qualification or equivalent purchasing/manufacturing experience. 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: Europe, Middle East, Africa 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: No