Purchasing Buyer, Senior

Eaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division division is currently seeking a Senior Buyer. This role is based at our Davenport, IA facility.The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year.What you’ll do:The primary role is to obtain quotes with optimal pricing, generate compliant purchase orders, and communicate with the assigned supply base to ensure timely delivery of complex components and assemblies to the Eaton MSD Davenport Factory.Procure a variety of goods and services in accordance with company policies in an MRP/ERP environment.Expedite and track required parts or processes to support production schedules.Serve as liaison between internal Eaton customers and suppliers.Assist in resolving supplier related quality and billing issues.Expected to mentor less experienced buyers.Will work closely with strategic procurement functionsLead and participating in cross functional procurement projectsAbility to lead and manage changeExpected to perform as a subject matter expert in cross functional teams.Perform duties in accordance with FAR, DFARS, and other government regulations in accordance with Eaton policies and procedures.#LI-LD1Qualifications:Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment OR Associates degree and 6+ years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment4+ years of negotiating experienceNo relocation is offered for this position. Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. 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-controlledinformation. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or EngineeringWorking knowledge of supply chain modules in ERP or MRP systemsExperience reading blueprintsMS Office experience (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Outlook)Position Criteria:MultitaskingWorking well under pressureAbility to present information to senior leadership/ lead meetingsMentor mindsetWillingness in leading teams or individualsSkills:Analytical –Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained; Project Management - Follows project plans; Completes projects on time and budget; contributes to project team activities. Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsWe 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.Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.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.