Strategic Buyer: Complex Procurements & Supplier Strategy

Eaton Corporation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking a Strategic Buyer to manage complex procurement and supplier relationships for custom parts and services. This onsite role supports engineering and operations, coordinating RFx processes, supplier onboarding, and capacity planning within a 50-mile radius.

The role emphasizes negotiating terms, monitoring supplier performance, and shaping sourcing strategies in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, operations or a combination of those functions.
• Minimum 1 year of experience using an MRP/ERP system.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Responsibilities

• Procure parts and services with complex or custom requirements
• Perform supplier capabilities qualification and enforce quality requirements
• Receive, validate and communicate Engineering Specs for parts with support of Engineering
• Monitor new tender or portfolio needs, validate make/buy & facilitate timely RFx and vendor onboarding
• Assess market conditions and define critical materials, sourcing strategy
• Negotiate price-volume-lead time-service level-warranty T&Cs for optimal and risk-efficient balance
• Engage suppliers in tender preparation and align on responsibilities for delivery, installation and maintenance
• Manage Material Forecast collaboration and receive capacity commits from suppliers
• Track supplier performance, compliance and facilitate monthly and quarterly review and quality audits

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP MRP/ERP system

Job description

Eaton Corporation in Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking a Strategic Buyer to manage complex procurement and supplier relationships for custom parts and services. This onsite role supports engineering and operations, coordinating RFx processes, supplier onboarding, and capacity planning within a 50-mile radius.

The role emphasizes negotiating terms, monitoring supplier performance, and shaping sourcing strategies in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.