Buyer

Eaton Corporation; Davenport (IA); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation’s Davenport, IA site seeks a Buyer to secure quotes, issue compliant POs, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of complex components to the Davenport Factory.

The role requires basic procurement experience, ERP/MRP proficiency, and familiarity with FAR/DFARS. Hybrid work is available after onboarding.

Qualifications

• Associates degree OR high school diploma and 2+ years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• This position requires access to export-controlled information and U.S. persons as defined by government regulations.
• No relocation is offered; candidates must reside within 70 miles of Davenport, IA.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration status for this position.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or Engineering.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and reading blueprints is a plus.
• MS Office experience (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Procure a variety of goods and services in an MRP/ERP environment.
• Review and issue purchase orders; obtain quotes, negotiate costs, and terms.
• Expedite and track parts to support production schedules.
• Serve as liaison between internal customers and suppliers.
• Assist in resolving supplier quality and billing issues.
• Follow FAR, DFARS, and Eaton policies and procedures.
• Perform small business spend planning and reporting to comply with SBA requirements.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Project Management

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Education

Associate degree / high school diploma + 2+ years procurement experience

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or Engineering

Job description

Eaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division division is currently seeking a Buyer. This role is based in Davenport, IA. Candidate will be eligible for hybrid work location after onboarding.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $71000 - $105000 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 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.
• Review and issue purchase-orders and make necessary changes to include: obtaining quotes, negotiating costs, payment terms, and related issues.
• 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.
• Perform duties in accordance with FAR, DFARS, and other government regulations in accordance with Eaton policies and procedures.
• Performs small business spend plans and conducts small business spend reporting to comply with US Government Small Business Administration requirements.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Associates degree OR high school diploma and 2+ years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
• 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-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 offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 70 miles of Davenport, IA to be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or Engineering
• Working knowledge of supply chain modules in ERP or MRP systems
• Experience reading blueprints
• MS Office experience (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Outlook)

Skills:

• Analytical -Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving - Works on problems with a large scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained; Participates in alternative solution identification; Works well within group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management - Follows project plans; reports changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; contributes to project team activities. Work in a closely supervised setting; follow specific, detailed instructions.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

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