Senior Buyer

Eaton Corporation; Davenport (IA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Senior Buyer based in Davenport, IA with a hybrid work schedule. The role focuses on obtaining quotes, negotiating terms, and issuing compliant purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of complex components and assemblies to the Davenport Factory.

The position requires 4+ years of procurement experience in manufacturing, strong negotiation, and ITAR awareness. Candidates must reside within 70 miles of Davenport, IA and be eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment OR Associates degree and 6+ years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
• 4+ years of negotiating experience
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• ITAR: U.S. person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. permanent resident, etc.)
• No relocation benefit; candidates must reside within 70 miles of Davenport, IA

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Initiate engineering changes within the plant and with external suppliers.
• Serve as liaison between internal Eaton customers and suppliers.
• Assist in resolving supplier related quality and billing issues.
• Mentor less experienced buyers.
• Work with strategic procurement functions and lead cross-functional procurement projects.
• Lead and manage change; act as SME in cross functional teams.
• Perform duties in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other government regulations.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier liaison

Change management

Cross-functional teamwork

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associates degree

Tools

MS Office

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Eaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division division is currently seeking a Senior Buyer. This role is based in Davenport, IA. This role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 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.

In this function you will:

• 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.
• Will be expected to initiate engineering changes within the plant and with external suppliers.
• Serve as liaison between internal Eaton customers and suppliers.
• Assist in resolving supplier related quality and billing issues.
• Expected to mentor less experienced buyers.
• Will work closely with strategic procurement functions
• Lead and participating in cross functional procurement projects
• Ability to lead and manage change
• Expected to perform as a subject matter expert in cross functional teams.
• Perform duties in accordance with FAR, DFARS, and other government regulations in accordance with Eaton policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment OR Associates degree and 6+ years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
• 4+ years of negotiating experience
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area of 70 miles of Davenport, IA will be considered.

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)

Position Criteria:

• Multitasking
• Prioritize workload
• Reacting with a sense of urgency
• Working well under pressure
• Ability to present information to senior leadership/ lead meetings
• Mentor mindset
• Willingness in leading teams or individuals

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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