Eaton’s Fuel Motion Control sector, a part of our Eaton's Aerospace Group, is currently seeking a Senior Buyer to join our team. This position is based at our Los Angeles, California facility. Candidate must report/work daily on-site at our LA facility M- F. Position Overview: This position purchases assigned items at the best total value, considering cost, quality, and delivery. The buyer role includes coordinating with strategic sourcing and managing supplier fulfillment from purchase order issuance to part receipt into stock. 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: Commodity Strategy Development/Sourcing Fully understand Eaton and its customer requirements and effectively flow these to strategic sourcing group Define and evaluate supplier performance requirements Support or lead execution of commercial agreement. Prepare, analyze, and make sourcing selections using request for quote and documentation Issue purchase orders in MRP system to suppliers. Supplier Performance Coordinate and co-lead supplier performance meetings Analyzes data to facilitate and recommend actions to ensure optimal supplier delivery. Update and maintain purchase orders in MRP system for changes in design and delivery requirements. Develop relationship with suppliers and become the company… Cost Negotiate and drive cost out to mitigate price increases Resolve supplier payment issues with suppliers Continuous Improvement/Training Perform all other duties as directed by Purchasing Manager or Supply Chain Manager Develop and present training to internal customers Collaborate with peers and management to determine key goals and objectives, and corresponding metrics Improve internal and external customer satisfaction Create new and revise existing procurement processes to accomplish best-practice Other Record Management - Perform clerical duties to maintain Purchasing files in accordance with policies and retention guidelines. Comply with Supply Chain and Purchasing procedures and compliance requirements Able to work in a team environment and demonstrate support of Eaton Leader principles 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 Four (4) years purchasing and/or procurement experience or equivalent internship/CO-OP experience within a Manufacturing and/or Operations environment. No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within 50 miles of Los Angeles, CA will be considered for this position. Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the Internal 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. Preferred Qualifications: BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field. Procurement knowledge/experience with metal/aluminum machine parts. Experience in Aviation / Aerospace industry. Proficiency with computers including MS Office (Excel) and MRP systems preferably SAP. Experience with Quality Management Systems and standards including ITAR, FAIR, AS 9100, ISO 9001. Project management experience in a business environment Position Criteria: Understanding of, or ability to learn Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding purchasing, logistics, incoming product inspection and inventory control Ability to learn and apply commodity strategy Demonstrated use of negotiated techniques and tactics Ability to communicate – written and verbal Demonstrated ability to work well with others Demonstrated ability to support a cross-functional team, Ability to logically solve problems and keep projects moving in an orderly, structured fashion Ability to document and communicate supplier selection in support of compliance requirements Possesses talent to resolve business challenges and influence others Willingness to learn to decipher technical data to make purchasing decisions At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $83,231 - $122,073 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. 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 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 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, 25 % of the Time