PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position has responsibility for both hands-on purchasing functions as well as supervising a small group of buyers. Both the purchasing coordinator and the buyers reporting to him/her will support a single business in Tijuana. The position drives continuous improvement in supply chain while utilizing the framework of the Eaton Business System (EBS) and the Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Implement purchasing policies and practices established by the Purchasing Manager that minimize the total cost of acquisition of materials & goods that support the plant’s manufacturing needs. Implement advanced replenishment processes for the assigned products, such as Supplier Schedules, Min/max, Consigned Inventory or VMI, bidding and cost avoidance initiatives. Ensure that purchase orders are placed consistent with supplier lead times. Reviews purchasing parameters in order execution systems (such as MFGPro) to ensure proper supplier demand generation. Coordinates with supply Chain, Manufacturing and Customer Service groups to maintain plant-wide purchasing information. Develop and train subordinates to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. Develop and train subordinates with appropriate growth experiences to challenge them and to determine their capabilities and interests. Monitor & report on appropriate procurement metrics. Implement corrective actions where metrics are not meeting expectations. Manage and drive cost savings projects consistent with plant savings objectives including MRO spend control #LI-SL4 Qualifications SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE: 3 to 5 years of experience Bachelor’s degree Good communication skills Proven capability to execute purchasing of mfg components in a high mix, low volume environment including solid experience on MRO procurement process. Knowledge of materials planning systems (MRP/ERP) requirements and order generation process logic Basic understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding production planning, inventory control, purchasing, logistics, stockroom operations, and shipping/receiving Strong understanding of manufacturing processes as well as special processes. Ability to analyze, identify and implement opportunities and corporate initiatives for improvement Ability to lead and coordinate multi discipline, multi-functional teams. Lead implementation teams to deliver the purchasing strategies Basic Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Process Variation Reduction (Six Sigma) concepts and tool sets as they relate to materials management Knowledge of industry specific quality registration schemes (i.e. ISO9001, ISO/TS-16949, AS9100, etc.) Strong purchasing/project management skills Strong PC application skills, including complement of Microsoft Office Software ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Must be able to interface effectively with the Transitions teams in order to set up Purchasing processes and appropriate bridge inventory, goods and capital equipment. Must be able to interface effectively and fairly with both business leaders, planners and manufacturing Ability to communicate in English and Spanish is required 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: Latin America 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?: Relocation from within hiring country only Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time