Eaton’s Aerospace Division is currently seeking a Senior 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 function you will: Develop and participate in the implementation of purchasing strategies to support Fuel and Motion Control production schedules while controlling costs. Partner with Commodity Managers, Production Managers, Contracts and Engineering in the selection of suppliers for new and existing products Communicate material quality and delivery change requirements to suppliers in an MRP environment. Drive and lead 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 Lead continuous improvement activities, supplier consolidation and transition activities Proactively resolve supplier invoicing issues and implements corrective actions to minimize future errors. Attend daily production meeting and weekly shortage meeting to provide material parts status Create RFQ’s and place purchase orders, negotiates lowest cost to support material demand requirements React to MRP messages to ensure material supply is aligned to system demand and strategically uses system planning and parameters to ensure optimal inventory levels Prepare material status sheets, milestones, schedules and presentations as required to support the site reviews Actively support timely disposition of deviated materials and return-to-vendor of defective parts Conduct supplier business review and manage supplier performance improvement objectives primarily around delivery or quality expectations Manage RFQs for Future Busines Proposals Represent the Company for all Government Small Business-related reporting and activities 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 5 years of experience in supply chain function. Must be authorized to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future. 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. No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Irvine, CA will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Preferred qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain 3+ years of experience in material replenishment Knowledgeable in government small business activities We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site. Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites) Healthcare/retirement savings programs Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs Donation matching Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. 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 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: 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, 10 % of the Time