Strategic Buyer - Network

Eaton's IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Strategic Buyer - Network.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $99000 - $145000 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.
What you'll do:

The Supply Chain orchestration from customer to supplier requires a strong operational partner to manage, measure and maintain business relations with external supply chain partners.
Procure parts and services with complex or custom requirements, with a focus on non-standard, non-repeat buying, including stranger / alien programs.
Drive the part deactivation and reactivation processes to include obsolescence as required to meet customer demands.
Collaborate in Aftermarket quoting process with commercial teams
Accountable for managing the producibility decision process for the plant (dormant parts / "none" process / supplier unknown).
Manage in-site transitions (supplier movement / gate processes / ramp up / ramp down) based on risk matrix.
Manage all technical procurement activities associated with ITAR & Other undisclosed programs.
Receive, validate and communicate Engineering Specs for parts with support of Engineering –ITAR & Other undisclosed programs.
Engage suppliers in tender preparation and align on responsibilities for delivery.
Manage Material Forecast collaboration and receive capacity commits from suppliers.
Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

Minimum Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
Minimum two (2) years experience in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, operations and/or a combination within those functions.
OR
Associate degree from an accredited institution and 3 years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
OR
High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution and 5 years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position now or in the future. This means that Eaton will not support any "CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158.
No relocation is available for this position. Candidates must reside within a 50 mile radius of Los Angeles, CA. (Active Duty Military service members are exempt from this geographical limitation)
Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's in Business, Engineering and/or Supply Chain from an accredited institution
Two (2) + years of procurement or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment
Two (2) + years' experience with SAP MRP/ERP system preferred
Two (2)+ years' experience working in a high mix, low volume manufacturing environment
Skills:

Position Criteria:

Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a matrix environment, get results and drive change through others
Effective oral and written communication skills as well as planning and organizational skills
Ability to manage by influence through solid relationships and process focus
Ability to effectively present results and recommendations to senior-level executive team
Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
10% travel required.
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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. 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.

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