Strategic Buyer: Complex Sourcing & Networks

Eaton; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Strategic Buyer - Network in Los Angeles, CA. The role focuses on complex procurement of custom products and services, managing customer-to-supplier supply chain activities, POs, inbound volumes, spend, forecast, and supplier performance.

Emphasis on non-standard, non-repeat buying and defining supplier relationships for external programs. The candidate will handle ITAR-related procurement, collaborate with engineering and commercial teams, and ensure capacity commitments from

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, operations and/or a combination within those functions.
• OR Associate degree from an accredited institution and 3 years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• This position requires sponsorship restrictions: Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position now or in the future.
• No relocation is available; candidates must reside within a 50 mile radius of Los Angeles, CA.

Responsibilities

• Procure parts and services with complex or custom requirements, with a focus on non-standard, non-repeat buying, including stranger / alien programs.
• Drive the part deactivation and reactivation processes to include obsolescence as required to meet customer demands.
• Collaborate in Aftermarket quoting process with commercial teams
• Accountable for managing the producibility decision process for the plant (dormant parts / “none” process / supplier unknown).
• Manage in-site transitions (supplier movement / gate processes / ramp up / ramp down) based on risk matrix.
• Manage all technical procurement activities associated with ITAR & Other undisclosed programs.
• Receive, validate and communicate Engineering Specs for parts with support of Engineering –ITAR & Other undisclosed programs.
• Engage suppliers in tender preparation and align on responsibilities for delivery.
• Manage Material Forecast collaboration and receive capacity commits from suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Matrix environment

Communication skills

Influence & relationships

Executive presentation

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree + 3 years experience

Tools

SAP MRP/ERP

Job description

Eaton is seeking a Strategic Buyer - Network in Los Angeles, CA. The role focuses on complex procurement of custom products and services, managing customer-to-supplier supply chain activities, POs, inbound volumes, spend, forecast, and supplier performance.

Emphasis on non-standard, non-repeat buying and defining supplier relationships for external programs. The candidate will handle ITAR-related procurement, collaborate with engineering and commercial teams, and ensure capacity commitments from