Strategic Indirect Materials Buyer – Aerospace

Eaton; South Molton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusion & Diversity

Mentoring programme

Global career development

Induction support

Job summary

The South Molton site of Eaton designs, manufactures and tests aerospace components, focusing on strategic indirect material purchases. You will manage the site’s indirect material supplier base, drive cost-out initiatives and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure uninterrupted supply at optimal cost and quality.

This role requires evaluating contracts, supporting cross-functional teams, and leveraging ERP data to optimize purchasing decisions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in supply chain or material management, preferably aerospace.
• Experience developing commodity strategies and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong negotiation, communication and cost-reduction capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage indirect material supplier relationships and drive cost-out opportunities.
• Negotiate with internal and external suppliers to resolve issues and build win-win solutions.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and optimize spend across categories.
• Monitor supplier questions on accounts payable and assist with invoice resolution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify opportunities and support strategic goals.

Skills

Commodity strategies

Sourcing initiatives

Cost-out projects

Supplier relationships

Excel

Tools

ERP systems

Data mining

Job description

The South Molton site of Eaton designs, manufactures and tests aerospace components, focusing on strategic indirect material purchases. You will manage the site’s indirect material supplier base, drive cost-out initiatives and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure uninterrupted supply at optimal cost and quality.

This role requires evaluating contracts, supporting cross-functional teams, and leveraging ERP data to optimize purchasing decisions.