PRIMARY FUNCTION Analyze, negotiate, and execute the acquisition of raw material for the company assuring timely, cost effective and quality delivery from supply base as well as develop and manage supply base to support manufacturing and on-time delivery. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Follows the established and implemented programs for supplying assigned commodities within cost and quality requirements according to the business needs. 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. Guides and fill-up reports of cost out projects and administers cost out programs including schedule development to insure timely delivery of results. Participates in VA/VE projects to reduce material costs. Works closely with the Senior Buyer to make teamwork and follow up on activities to cover all material procurement needs and expediting process. Ensures that components and supplier’s data are kept up to date within the ERP for his/her own supplier base. Develops and maintains close and professional relationship with vendors. Develops and leads annual supplier review process to drive quality actions across cross-functional team to improve supplier quality. Analyzes and manages aggregate inventory levels in relation to customer requirements to meet profit and inventory targets and goals. He/she is responsible for reporting performance metrics related to imported EATON purchases. Monitors the activities of his/her area focused on meeting the metric as DOH, OTP, SFR, In-Transit inventory, etc. Participates in daily production meetings and meet the needs of missing materials purchases that occur. Generates high plans and programs for new suppliers, evaluates and develops suppliers; makes continuous improvement activities proposing KAIZEN programs. Ensures planning parameters are maintained to improve supplier OTD, Customer OTD and minimize inventory levels. #LI-SL4 Qualifications SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE BASIC QUALIFICATION BS Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering. 2-3 years of purchasing and or production control experience. Strong negotiation and communication skills. English - advanced level. Knowledge of materials planning systems (MRP/ERP) requirements and order generation logics. Work in cross functional team and international environment. AS400, MAPICS, ERP, Purchasing experience and/or planning. Excel Advanced level required POSITION CRITERIA Proficiency in computer skills Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel High level, Power Point, Project Management) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of Eaton products and their application Knowledge of MAPICS (PO creation, inventory management, MRP) – preferred VISTA and Global VISTA application (Order creation, order maintenance) – preferred Business acumen and Professional Presence. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Professionals Competencies: Demonstrated strong skills on following competencies: Business Acumen; Conflict Management, Creativity; Timely Decision Making; Integrity and Trust; Learning on the Fly; Motivating Others; Drive for Results; Written Communication. Functional Competencies: Availability 24/7 for exceptional situations as business requires. Availability to perform exceptionally assignments with clients outside the company. 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. 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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: EPG CPD ICD Industrial Controls Division 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