Strategic Buyer: Advanced Manufacturing & ITAR

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton, a global power management company, seeks a Strategic Buyer for its Grand Rapids, Michigan facility. The role focuses on complex procurement, non-standard buys, and supplier collaboration to meet manufacturing demands. Candidates should have a background in supply chain, engineering, or operations and be eligible for U.S.

export-controlled work. The position offers a competitive salary range and opportunities to influence supplier strategies, with emphasis on compliance, capacity planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years experience in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, operations or combination.
• Export control eligibility for U.S. government programs.

Responsibilities

• Procure parts and services with complex or custom requirements.
• Manage part deactivation/reactivation and obsolescence as needed.
• Engage in ITAR and undisclosed programs procurement activities.
• Communicate engineering specs to suppliers with ITAR support.
• Coordinate supplier tenders and capacity commitments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Matrix environment

Planning & organization

Influence & relationship

Executive communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Eaton, a global power management company, seeks a Strategic Buyer for its Grand Rapids, Michigan facility. The role focuses on complex procurement, non-standard buys, and supplier collaboration to meet manufacturing demands. Candidates should have a background in supply chain, engineering, or operations and be eligible for U.S.

export-controlled work. The position offers a competitive salary range and opportunities to influence supplier strategies, with emphasis on compliance, capacity planning,