Buyer II

Description:

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3-5 years Experience in role. This position will plan and provide, at minimum costs, the necessary materials to manufacture saleable products. Procure a variety of assigned commodities to support manufacturing production including those which are a non-standard or of a technical nature. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Schedules & orders direct material from 3rd party suppliers based on MRP requirements resulting from ERP system.
• Coordinates logistics requirements between customers, suppliers, and Eaton 3rd party logistics provider.
• Expedites material & revises direct material orders on an as needed basis in the ERP system to cover significant changes in manufacturing production schedules.
• Communicates potential direct materials issues to the master schedulers and/or Materials Manager that could significantly impact the production plan.
• Manages material inventory level to meet or exceed annual inventory management objectives.
• Collaborates and communicates with commodity team to resolve supply chain issues.
• Balances current and future demand requirements with operations and supplier capacities to ensure on-time completion of customer requirements.
• Responsible for resolving any supplier invoices within a timely manner.
• Communicate with external customers about incoming orders related to 3rd party shipments.


Basic Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or 3 years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of one year experience performing purchasing function in a manufacturing environment.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Knowledge of materials planning systems (MRP / ERP), specifically SAP