Senior Buyer- Middle Spend Management Job in Eaton Corporation

Job Description

The purpose of this position is development and deployment of the category strategy for Electrical Product Groups (EPG) tail spend suppliers to drive optimal cost and conditions (commercial, quality, delivery). Manage tail spend of approximately $500 Mn. Develop, deploy, and manage all related contracts for their respective categories. Drive all defined and required steps and actions in order to fulfill requirements of the supplier management process. Collaborate with other functions (operations, quality, logistics, engineering) for resourcing and rationalization.

1. Develop, plan, monitor and execute direct material cost out projects for Tail Spend suppliers utilizing the Eaton Standard Sourcing Process. The project should provide NET 3% savings to achieve SCM objectives.

2. Implement and execute on global commodity sourcing strategies to effectively leverage Eatons global spend in conjunction with the Global Commodity Managers, Businesses & Engineering to deliver cost benefits.

3. Help keep commodity strategies aligned with latest internal and external environmental, market and economic factors. Build and maintain organizational consensus and alignment to the commodity strategies.

4. Negotiate and manage key strategic supplier agreements, cost negotiations and relationships

5. Manage the supplier quality interface (APQP) to ensure that PPAP requirements are understood and met, including assisting in issue resolution for components identified as high risk._x009d_ Interface with suppliers, product engineering, and the Eaton plant to drive on-time project completion. Work projects through ramp up and successful launch.

6. Collaborate with Engineering & Category/Business Managers on part & supplier rationalization opportunities

7. Responsible to maintain supply continuity via risk identification and mitigation.

8. Develop strong positive ethical relationships with suppliers & adheres to Eatons Code of Conduct.

9. Work with category managers to establish and develop category strategy for tail spend suppliers/parts.

10. Ensure program milestones are met as mutually established by the customer and SCM SSC

11. Coordinate the exchange of technical information regarding product and product processing with adequate safeguards for confidentiality in compliance with Eaton Data Management policies

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management or engineering preferably Mechanical.
• Minimum 5-7 years experience as a commodity buyer for one of the commodities (Casting, Forging, Electrical & Electronic Components, Stampings, Plastics)
• Strong knowledge of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio & Project)

• Ability to communicate clearly &effectively in person, via e-mail and over phone

• Proficient in the development andtracking of internal metrics

• Strong project and time management,organizational, and analytical skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively withall levels of the organization, from associates to the leadership team.

• Quick response to deadlines

We make what matters work. Everywhere you lookfrom the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every dayyoull find one thing in common. It all relies on power. Thats why Eaton is dedicated to improving peoples lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters.We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. Were ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and were committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.

Job: Supply Chain / Logistics

Region: Asia Pacific
Organization: Corporate Sector

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: No