Are you looking for an exciting next step in your career? How about one with meaningful work that has real impact on the planet?

　　Eaton is seeking a Senior Buyer at a dynamic new brownfield manufacturing site supporting the rapidly growing demand for its electrical solutions in El Paso, TX.

　　At Eaton, we make what matters work - creating new possibilities for energy systems to work harder and smarter. The Power Components Division strives to be the premier circuit protection, monitoring and management business. Our mission is to provide safe, reliable, and efficient solutions for our customers. We're looking for talented people like you to join our team dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable.

　　The expected annual salary range for this role is $77249.97 - $113299.96 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:

　　Primary Function:

　　This role will make sure the supply of components for the PCD products in the new plant in El Paso, TX, meets the timing, capacity, and quality requirements to achieve a flawless launch. After completing the project, this role will be part of the operations of the plant. The Senior Buyer will plan and provide, at minimum costs, the necessary materials to manufacture saleable products. They will negotiate for and procure a variety of assigned commodities including those which are non-standard or of a technical nature.

　　Essential Functions:

　　Monitor and control inventory levels of materials, using the available reports and applications in the ERP System for site.

　　Timely and properly execute the MRP exception messages (cancel, defer, place new orders, etc ...) to ensure availability of inventory of material requirements and compliance with the inventory reduction plans.

　　Initiate negotiation thru price increases and follow Eaton SPIR process.

　　Request and analyze bids and approve suppliers based upon such factors as facilities, financial status, manpower, reliability and price.

　　Prepare Purchasing Department reports and reviews to include cost reviews, price predictions, effects of material costs on products, supplier capacity, etc.

　　Visit suppliers’ facilities as necessary to determine qualification, capability, and to solve problems.

　　Review and update Change Document control requests for material usage, lead times, product yields, and operation routings. Control the implementation of new product CDC’s with respect to purchased parts in the Bill of Materials.

　　Monitor and track performance to metrics of Key Business Indicator within the SRM and Plant Purchasing Scorecard, such as: Suppliers on time delivery (OTD), Quality (PPMs/DMRs), price stability, flexibility and service.

　　Support to Quality function on open Defective Materials Reports (DMRs) to suppliers ensuring resolution by determined due date.

　　Perform all duties as assigned by the Procurement Manager

　　Basic Qualifications:

　　Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or similar careers.

　　Three (3) years of experience in procurement in a manufacturing environment.

　　Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now or in the future.

　　No relocation assistance will be provided for candidates that reside outside a 50-mile radius of El Paso, TX or Beaver, PA or Moon Township, PA. Active-Duty Military Service Member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Proficient with Microsoft Office software package.

　　Ability to work under pressure and prioritize.

　　Competences: Demonstrate a collaborative style, drives for results, makes decisions / solves problems, promotes & champion change and pursues personal development.

　　Proficient with use of Oracle or SAP

　　English\Spanish with good oral and written communication skills.

　　We 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.

　　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 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

　　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. Click here (https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/careers/US%20Benefits%20updated%2010.24.22.pdf) for more detail: 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.