Eaton’s Electrical sector is currently seeking a Senior Buyer to join our team. This position is based at our Fayetteville, NC facility. Relocation assistance will be offered for this role within the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Position Overview: The Senior Buyer will purchase materials and services, obtaining maximum value in terms of price, quality, and service. This position will plan material flow to insure minimum investment at high levels of customer service. Also give guidance to lower level purchasing personnel 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 job function you will: Lead and develop assigned engineering team including extended global team members Develop and oversee the implementation of purchasing strategies for major commodities. Develop plans to obtain division cost improvement objective. Develop plans to optimize inventory investment. Manage Suppliers to attain material requirements with production schedules and customer requirements. Recommend changes in methods, materials or systems as technology changes. Recommend changes in inventory levels based on trends and changes in product mix. Develop quality sources of materials and services to support plant productivity. Develop new and existing vendors to rationalize the supply base that have technical capabilities that align with our strategic initiatives. Drive improvement for On Time Performance from internal and external vendors. Negotiate with vendors to obtain the maximum value in terms of price, quality and service. Partner with Engineering during new product design by quoting material cost and other related activities. Manage Supplier Quality initiatives and actively support any tactical and strategic objectives. 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 or ten (10) plus years of related experience Minimum three (3) years of experience in supply chain management Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship both now and in the future Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, business, accounting or engineering from an accredited educational institution preferred Five years of experience in manufacturing operations Previous experience in purchasing/materials or related function. Structured negotiation experience including contract negotiation Position Success Criteria: The incumbent must possess effective communication skills The incumbent must be cognizant and follow safety and environmental procedures when interacting with suppliers High level of integrity Strong analytical and problem solving skills Ability to handle multiple priorities against multiple deadlines Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint as well as SAP Able to work well with people across multiple functions and communicate/present to senior level managers Working knowledge of Business, Accounting principles, Inventory Control, Economics, Transportation and Business Law Negotiating skills on purchases and the ability of persuading vendors. 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 (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico) #LI-HA1 We make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you’ll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That’s why Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters. We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters. Job: Supply Chain / Logistics Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: ESSG PDCAD Power Distrib Control Assy Div 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 United States and / or Puerto Rico Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time