Indirect Materials Buyer & Supply Chain Specialist

Eaton Corporation; Glenolden (Delaware County); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation's Glenolden, PA facility is seeking an Indirect Buyer to partner with the Master Scheduler to release purchase orders, negotiate contracts for production materials, and manage the site’s indirect material flow.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplier schedules, analyzing orders and data to source optimally, supporting lean initiatives, and coordinating with internal teams on deliveries, pricing, and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in supply chain (internships/co-ops counted).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Export-controlled information requires U.S. person status.
• No relocation benefit; within 50 miles of Glenolden, PA.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current orders, history, and records to determine best source.
• Maintain an adequate supply of assigned commodities.
• Reduce excess inventory and maximize value per policy and requirements.
• Resolve source, price, delivery, and specification issues with suppliers and internal teams.
• Assist in resolving payment issues when they arise.
• Advise supervisor on rescheduling needs.
• Maintain part parameters with MRP.
• Determine inventory adjustments due to scrap or loss.
• Support Value Stream Manager to improve deliveries and provide shortage info.
• Create and maintain supplier schedules weekly for on-time information flow.
• Support lean initiatives through kitting and value stream mapping.
• Manage Ariba system for purchasing.
• Develop and maintain PFEP purchase part strategy.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Vendor management

Data analysis

Negotiation

MRP/ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Ariba

Excel

ERP systems

SAP

AS400

Oracle

Job description

Eaton Corporation's Glenolden, PA facility is seeking an Indirect Buyer to partner with the Master Scheduler to release purchase orders, negotiate contracts for production materials, and manage the site’s indirect material flow.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplier schedules, analyzing orders and data to source optimally, supporting lean initiatives, and coordinating with internal teams on deliveries, pricing, and specifications.