Indirect Buyer - Indianapolis IN

VetJobs; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking an Indirect Buyer in Indianapolis, responsible for procurement activities within their automotive distribution center. This role emphasizes developing supplier relations, ensuring compliance with SCM initiatives, and achieving cost efficiencies, making it ideal for candidates with a strong purchasing background.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year experience in business, manufacturing and/or distribution or related fields.
• Experience with ERP systems preferred.
• Knowledge of purchasing policies and SCM functions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for purchasing activities at Eaton's aftermarket automotive distribution center.
• Manage procurement, ensuring optimal price and quality for indirect materials.
• Collaborate with departments for effective supply chain operations.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Supply Chain Management

Education

Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution

Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering and/or Finance

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

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Job Description

Job Description

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Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Indirect Buyer. This position is located at our Indianapolis, IN distribution center.

The Indirect Buyer is responsible for purchasing activities within Eaton's aftermarket automotive distribution center. This position will interact with multiple departments within the site and focus on identifying, managing and ensuring uninterrupted supply for indirect material at optimum cost and quality. This role will also serve as support / backup role to the site material planning team. Additional activities will include working on cost out projects with team members and driving compliance to corporate SCM objectives

The expected annual salary range for this role is $67500.0 - $99000.0 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

Become proficient with internal Order Tracking Process taking order ques from this system, will be responsible to load system with accurate data on purchasing actions for tracking purposes

Identify the appropriate supplier to quote parts based on part type as well as manage procurement of internal Eaton components. Process RFQs preparing analysis for requestor to approve cost and timing

Apply skillful negotiations with internal and external suppliers; conducts problem resolution and settles disputes; develops win/win solutions and creates positive relations with tact and expert judgment.

Issue Purchase requisition and submit PO with all Eaton Terms and conditions clearly noted to supplier. Resolve all errors in AP interface, receiving as well as any invoice holds with suppliers.

Primary Eaton interface for coordination between site and suppliers. Responsible for assuring best price and time are achieved to meet project objectives. Resolve any dispute with supplier and manage vendor priorities based on all work in que for varies business where there are shared vendors.

Handle all suppliers add change request per SCM policies.

Work on assigned projects beyond prototype buying. Be responsible for some level of cost out goals and assuring compliance to SCM initiatives driven by corporate purchasing.

Assist with expediting direct material from intercompany locations to ensure no stock outages.

Daily reporting of site KPIs related to delivery.

Auto req ID

448352BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job Category

Technician

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Basic Qualifications

Minimum of an Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution

Minimum one (1) year experience in business, manufacturing and/or distribution (inclusive of co-op, internship or work experiences)

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship both now and in the future

No relocation is available for this position. Candidates within a 50 mile radius of Indianapolis IN will be considered. Active Duty Military are exempt from this geographical limitation.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering and/or Finance

Three years or higher in business, manufacturing and/or distribution

Experience With ERP (Oracle Preferred)

Experience with Microsoft Excel, Power BI

Skills

Knowledge or experience in basic purchasing policies and procedures

Knowledge or experience with SCM Program and Commodity Management functions

Knowledge or experience with supply base management

Strong Communication and Presentation Skills

Knowledge and skills in Oracle MRP, JIT, Six Sigma, Lean Mfg., Kan Ban, Vendor Managed Inventory, and consignment

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.

City*

Indianapolis

State*

Indiana

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Company

Eaton

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Internship

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

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