Purchasing Coordinator at Eaton

Eaton; Michigan; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator in Michigan, USA. This full-time on-site position involves managing end-to-end purchasing operations, ensuring cost-effective sourcing, and coordinating with inter-company teams to maintain effective relationships and a stable supply chain.

The ideal candidate will have experience with ERP/MFG systems, supplier negotiation skills, and business-level English communication. Join Eaton for a chance at career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP/MFG systems for data entry and maintenance.
• Cross-functional coordination with Planning, CS, and overseas teams.
• Supplier negotiation on pricing, delivery, and priority.
• Business-level English for inter-company communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing operations for local and inter-company procurement.
• Prepare Purchase Requests and issue Purchase Orders for suppliers.
• Process and verify forwarder invoices to ensure accurate logistics and payment.
• Maintain accurate data in the ERP system to support operations.
• Engage in the New Product Development process to support supplier selection.

Skills

ERP/MFG systems

Cross-functional coordination

Supplier negotiation

Business-level English

Job description

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What you’ll do:

Manage end‑to‑end purchasing operations for local and inter‑company (overseas) procurement, covering order fulfillment, delivery coordination, payment processing, and supplier relationship management. Work closely with Planning, CS, and inter‑company teams to maintain accurate ERP data and ensure a stable production supply chain.

Procurement – Local Suppliers

• Prepare Purchase Requests and issue Purchase Orders based on MFG component shortage alerts.
• Confirm part numbers, pricing, and lead times with suppliers; submit component schedules to planners for local assembly.
• Obtain multiple competitive quotations to ensure cost‑effective sourcing.
• Receive and inspect incoming goods; process appropriate supplier payments.

Procurement – Inter‑Company & Overseas

• Prepare Purchase Requests and issue Purchase Orders for inter‑company and overseas suppliers.
• Confirm part numbers, lead times, and transfer prices (TP); submit delivery schedules to inter‑company CSR.
• Review cost breakdowns and submit new TP requests to maintain accurate pricing and appropriate margins.
• Acknowledge SOs for inter‑company resale items; input confirmed delivery dates into MFG.
• Coordinate with CS team to communicate delivery schedules to customers and negotiate adjustments when needed.

Payment & Logistics

• Process and verify forwarder (FedEx) invoices for each AWB to ensure accurate and timely logistics and payment.
• Manage import inspection supplier (TACHI & INOUE) for resale items; coordinate import schedules and manage delivery priorities.

ERP / MFG System Maintenance

• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date data in the ERP system to support stable production and purchasing operations.
• Create and update Supplier Master and Item Master records, including pricing, transfer prices, cost breakdowns, and production lead times.

Supplier & Inter‑Company Relationship Management

• Hold periodic meetings with key suppliers to proactively identify and prevent potential issues.
• Monitor delivery status, manage priorities, and conduct negotiations as needed.
• Hold regular online conferences with inter‑company planners to address and resolve delivery delays.

New Product Development Support

• Engage early in the NPD process to support product understanding and supplier selection.
• Identify and develop new suppliers aligned with future development needs and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP/MFG systems (data entry & maintenance).
• Cross‑functional coordination with Planning, CS, and overseas teams.
• Supplier negotiation on pricing, delivery, and priority.
• Business‑level English for inter‑company communication.