Senior Indirect Buyer

Eaton Group; Piemonte; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Plan

Internal promotion opportunities

Wellbeing and welfare programs

Job summary

join Eaton and drive indirect manufacturing procurement across Mobility EMEA plants. You will lead sourcing, supplier management, negotiations, and contracts for MRO, Facilities, CAPEX, Packaging, and Chemicals, delivering cost savings and supply continuity.

The role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Finance, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain teams to optimize total cost of ownership and performance across multiple sites and countries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing or supply chain, preferably manufacturing.
• Experience across multi-site procurement and cross-country activities.
• CIPS or equivalent certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect manufacturing categories.
• Lead sourcing projects, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management.
• Drive cost savings, productivity, inflation mitigation, and payment term optimization.
• Manage supplier performance, relationships, risk, and supply continuity.
• Deploy supplier agreements regionally and globally with stakeholder adoption.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Finance, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain teams.
• Analyze market trends and implement TCO-optimizing sourcing solutions.
• Track procurement performance, savings, and project results via reporting tools.
• Support manufacturing operations through risk management and continuous improvement.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Contract management

Cost savings

Stakeholder management

Cross-site coordination

SAP/Ariba

Excel/Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, Economics

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Join Eaton and be a part of our commitment to providing impactful, energy-efficient solutions that shape a sustainable future. At Eaton, we make what matters work, and we're dedicated to fostering a workplace where ethics, inclusion, diversity, and our people are at the forefront.

We are ethical - We are passionate - We are responsible - We are efficient - We are transparent - We are learning. We are EATON! Find out more about Eaton!

What you’ll do:

We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage indirect manufacturing categories across four Mobility EMEA plants. You will lead sourcing, supplier management, negotiations, and contract deployment for categories including MRO, Facilities, Packaging, CAPEX, and Chemicals, driving cost savings, supplier performance, and supply continuity. Working closely with cross-functional teams and key suppliers, you will deliver sourcing strategies, support procurement initiatives, and contribute to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect manufacturing categories across Mobility EMEA plants.
• Lead sourcing projects, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management.
• Drive cost savings, productivity improvements, inflation mitigation, and payment term optimization.
• Manage supplier performance, relationships, risk, and supply continuity.
• Deploy regional and global supplier agreements while ensuring compliance and stakeholder adoption.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain teams.
• Analyze market trends and implement sourcing solutions that optimize total cost of ownership.
• Track procurement performance, savings, and project results through reporting tools.
• Support manufacturing operations through risk management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide procurement support and guidance across Mobility EMEA sites.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, purchasing, or supply chain, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting multi-site and cross-country procurement activities across a regional scope.
• Professional procurement certification (CIPS or equivalent) is an advantage.

Skills:

• Experience in indirect manufacturing procurement (MRO, Facilities, CAPEX, Packaging, Chemicals).
• Strong sourcing, category management, supplier negotiation, and contract management skills.
• Strong financial acumen with a focus on cost savings, TCO, and productivity.
• Proficiency in procurement systems (SAP, Ariba, or similar), Excel, and Power BI.
• Proven ability to drive change and manage stakeholders across multiple sites and countries.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Self-driven, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Comfortable working in an international, multicultural environment.

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What we offer:

• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team in an international environment
• We care about Inclusion and diversity, and we care about you– in Eaton we have several initiatives celebrating diversity and making our daily life more inclusive
• We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your wellbeing matter – we offer Health Insurance Plan (MetaSalute) and a Company Welfare plan for all Eaton Employees.
• We make your growth matter – we invest in our employee for the long term with annual performance&Development reviews.
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies.

Eaton announced, on June 11, 2026, the intent to combine its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) with a new company. We expect to complete this process by the end of the first half of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the transaction closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time

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