Job Summary The primary function of this position is to develop and maintain a purchasing organization that effectively meets organizational needs relative to the procurement of various goods and services in order to meet plant goals of OTD and DOH. Job Responsibilities Develop standardized purchasing strategies in conjunction with other departments to support operations supply requirements. Gathers data for analysis of quality, price, terms condition, capacity, manufacturing capability, financial condition, and supplier labor related issues Review and update strategies on a periodic basis to ensure it continues to meet the needs of the business Develop expectations and process for negotiations with suppliers regarding price, terms, quality, tooling, etc. "Develop and implement tools to ensure adequate supplier capacities are in place to support operation plans and to track Eaton and customer paid tooling within the supply base" Develop and implement tools that make buyers activities standard and lean "Develop and maintain on-going ethical supplier relationships, which foster a desire to furnish new ideas, and promote cooperation with Eaton on an on-going basis" "Develop and participate (as required) in negotiation process of Eaton claims (i.e., cost, time, rework, scrap, labor, sorting charges) with suppliers regarding non-conforming material" "Actively participate in teams working towards continuous process improvements, elimination of waste, simultaneous engineering, and advanced product quality planning" Actively participate in material cost reduction projects Follow up on key leading purchasing indicators and develop action plan to prevent materials impact . EHS Responsibilities: Separate hazardous waste from the common waste. Place hazardous waste (gloves, rags, etc.) in assigned containers. Keep clean the work área contaminant free. Do not waste water. Report any activity that may jeopardize my safety and the environment. Identify and properly dispose all the chemicals that may contaminate the environment. Ensure the correct container for the disposal of hazardous waste (identified containers and containers to prevent spills). Report the entry of new Chemicals required for Maintenance purposes due to mantain a record updated and assure the compliance of the correct handling of them. Contain oil spills and repair as necessary. #LI-MM3 Qualifications Qualifications Education level required: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or specialized degree in purchasing/logistics. APCIS preferred. Years and area of experience required: 5+ years of experience in supply chain management. Technical knowledge: Problem Solving Tools (A3, PDCA, 5WHY's, etc.) ERP/MRP System (SAP preferable), Bilingual (English/Spanish) required Soft skills: Strong communication and presentation skills, understanding of key financial metrics, leadership skills, strong analytical/problem solving skills working with other functions. Strong negotiation skills 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 EMB eMobility Job Level: Team Leader/Supervisor 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