Would you like to make a difference to the environment? Do you want to work for a global and ethical company? Join us and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that make a real impact. We make what matters work. To find out more about us check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E Our UK largest Aerospace manufacturing plant in Titchfield is now looking for a Senior Buyer to join their highly successful and collaborative team. Your main responsibilities: Balancing current and future demand requirements with supplier capabilities/capacities to ensure completion of customer requirements Minimising any cost increase by working with the Commodity Management team to adhere to standard costs Expediting supplier material, where required, to meet shortfall between current plan and customer order requirements Working closely with Quality to coordinate the return, rework, or exchange of defective materials Providing training/support to new or more junior members of the department Driving savings projects Negotiating with suppliers and building strong relationships to effectively manage the strategic sourcing/buying process Qualifications Qualifications - External Your essential skills we are looking for: Previous experience in a procurement function ideally from a manufacturing environment Understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding purchasing, logistics, incoming product inspection and inventory control ERP/MRP experience Excellent communication skill and able to lead change in a team environment What we offer to you: Competitive compensation and benefits package Permanent contract in a fast-growing global company Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies. We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen #LI-MM2 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: Europe, Middle East, Africa 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: No