Eaton’s Industrial Aerospace Sector, Fluid Electrical Division is currently seeking a Senior Buyer to join our team. This position is based at our Bethel, CT facility. Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. The annual salary range for this role is $72,375 to $106,150. Position Overview: The Senior Buyer will be responsible for commodities such as: EEE components, metal parts, connectors, sub-assemblies, capital expenditures, and fasteners totaling $5M in annual spend. The ideal candidate has experience in the aerospace industry. 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: Source and purchase turned, machined, electrical, and fastener products for aerospace applications. Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers. Develop and execute plans to exceed key supplier goals (OTD, Cost Out, DPPM, BCC). Lead resourcing of $5M annual spend to optimize material cost out, and supplier performance, by leveraging Best Cost Country (BCC), and other domestic preferred suppliers. Analyze specifications to recommend sourcing in make/buy decisions & cost-price considerations. Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure purchased materials meet the required specifications and ensure corrective actions are submitted in a timely fashion. Support Supplier Consolidation in alignment with Eaton preferred suppliers. Partner with Shared Services Team to ensure continuity to material flow in support of customer OTD and inventory mitigation, by responding to RFQ triggers (expedite, de-expedite, cancel) in real time. Continued expansion of consignment initiatives and support of supplier visualization portal that conveys real time materials requirements to supply base. Partner with commodity managers and regional sourcing managers to drive BCC transition plan, while mitigating disruption risk from existing footprint. Support several supplier transitions at the site. 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 three (3) years’ experience in a Supply Chain function. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (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 60-mile radius of Bethel, CT will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Preferred Qualifications Minimum of one (1) year of experience with the procurement of electronics, metals and machined components. preferred Aerospace buying experience in a large corporate environment. CPIM certification. Advanced Excel Skills. Understanding of supplier processes for electronics, metals and machined parts commodities. Basic understanding of Mil-Specs and blueprints. Experience with negotiation and cost analysis. Planning or scheduling experience. What you’ll get from us: 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-EW1 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 us at 412-893-3600 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. All other inquiries related to your job search will not be supported by this phone number. Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and doing what’s best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries. 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 have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. Eaton is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and non-discriminatory at all levels, reflecting the diversity of our customers and the varied environments in which we conduct business around the world. Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best people unlimited by race, color, social or economic status, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any protected status. Eaton follows relevant non-discrimination laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. It is the policy of the Company to make all decisions regarding employment, including hiring, compensation, training, promotions, transfers, or lay-offs, based on the principle of equal employment opportunity as defined above. Job: Supply Chain / Logistics Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: AER FED Fluid Electrical Distribution 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