Eaton is currently seeking a Senior Indirect Buyer to join our team. This position is based at our Kearney, NE Automotive manufacutirng facility. Relocation assistance will be provided. Position Overview: This position will apply purchasing practices to assigned commodity management and possesses knowledge to ensure products meet quality, delivery, and specification requirements at the lowest possible costs. Identifies new suppliers, negotiates price & contracts, analyzes trends, and expedites orders within functional area of responsibilities In this function you will: Build, maintain and manage strong supplier relationships and keep up good communications Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact business Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization (work with integrated suppliers) Provide analysis and costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods Prepare and raise purchase orders Ensure that professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures and OJEU guidance during supplier negotiations and contracts award process. Conduct research for new MRO suppliers Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues Manage indirect integrated suppliers Negotiate with vendors to obtain the maximum value in terms of price, quality, and service Qualifications Basic Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution Minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing purchasing functions Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain from an accredited institution. Oracle experience preferred. Experience in Data mining Minimum of four (4) years’ experience performing purchasing functions in a manufacturing environment Active CPIM, CPM, and/or APICS certifications Position Criteria: Good communications and customer care skills when interacting with both internal and external customers. Knowledge of supply chain and purchasing reporting requirements and systems Sound knowledge of quality assurance and reporting accuracy. Knowledge and applications skills of process improvement Basic knowledge of transportation and logistics responsibilities Knowledge of lean principles, ERP, and Business Intelligence reports Sound knowledge of commodity management including vendor selection, purchasing, performance metrics, and continuous process improvement. 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: VEH NAA North America Auto 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