Summary A leading power management company, Eaton is dedicated to helping the world use electrical, fluid and mechanical power more reliably, efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton MEDC, based in Sutton-in-Ashfield, employs (c) 170 people. The central purpose of the plant is to safely manufacture safety critical and high quality signalling, CCTV and communication systems for harsh, hazardous areas, within the oil, gas, marine and mining industries, at the right quality, timeframe and cost. Job Summary The Operational Buyer will be responsible for managing a defined portfolio of suppliers and materials. The candidate will ensure that the highest levels of material availability are achieved and will have full ownership of Purchase Order placement, Purchase Order rescheduling, Purchase Order acknowledgment, invoice queries, quality notifications and material price variances associated with their portfolio. In addition, the candidate will also be expected to identify and deliver process improvement opportunities. Job Responsibilities Generate purchase orders in line with approved MRP and proactively seek supplier acknowledgements to deliver against on-time delivery targets Maintaining minimum stock levels whilst avoiding disruption to production Review invoices in query and address as appropriate in a timely manner taking necessary action and seeking the required approval to resolve and avoid any reoccurrence Coordinate the reduction and pro-active management of NCR’s and ensure that quality or delivery requirements are adhered to Conduct formal market testing exercises as part of a continuous commercial review process (RFI/RFP) Support the new parts introduction process by obtaining the necessary information from suppliers and assisting in the improvement of this process Provide information and statistics with regard to purchasing activities as required to support business needs Collaborate and communicate effectively with all stakeholders Support on escalations of all portfolio items from other members of the team Coordinate and be responsible for specifically agreed projects as agreed with the management team Carry out supplier performance metrics and facilitate regular business review meetings with selected key suppliers Negotiate and implement commercial improvements with suppliers ensuring that the company is appropriately protected and ensuring that the lowest possible costs and best credit terms are negotiated Establish and maintain effective relationships with the company’s suppliers and internal customers in accordance with the ethical code and standards of conduct maintaining the highest level of professionalism at all times Continually seek and identify areas for improvement, in line with the strategic direction of the purchasing organization with a view to improving service levels to customers Ensure proper and professional commercial engagement at all times Perform other specific and general duties as required and agreed Qualifications Qualifications Education level required: CIPS qualifications (level 4 or higher) would be desirable but not essential, GCSE grade C or above in 5 subjects or equivalent qualifications required Years and area of experience required: Experience with SAP Technical knowledge: Technical understanding or background Mechanical/Electrical Must be able to demonstrate progress within a Procurement environment Competent with Microsoft Office packages (Excel, Word, Outlook) A solid level of competence regarding analytical tasks and interpretation A solid track record in conducting negotiations Soft skills: Excellent organizational and administration skills are essential. A drive and ambition to develop and progress within a Procurement environment. The ability to communicate effectively at all levels internally and externally. The willingness to challenge the status quo and ability to deal with ambiguity. The ability to generate improvement ideas and successfully implement them. That they are able to develop and present business cases across a variety of topics. 6.The ability to work on own initiative and be able to work as part of team 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: EPG CHD HAC Hazardous Area Communications 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