Strategic Buyer - Network

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

Job summary

Eaton’s IS AER FMC division seeks a Strategic Buyer - Network near Los Angeles to procure parts with complex requirements, including non-standard and one-off programs. You’ll manage supplier performance, capacity commitments, and ITAR-related procurement with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes deactivation/reactivation of parts, producibility decisions, and close collaboration with engineering and aftermarket to ensure timely delivery and compliant sourcing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Supply Chain from an accredited institution.
• Alternate with an Associate degree and 3 years of supply chain experience.
• High School Diploma with 5 years of manufacturing supply chain experience accepted.
• SAP MRP/ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procure parts and services with complex or custom requirements and non-standard buys.
• Drive deactivation/reactivation of parts, including obsolescence planning.
• Collaborate in aftermarket quoting with commercial teams.
• Manage producibility decisions for dormant parts and unknown suppliers.
• Oversee in-site supplier transitions, risk-based ramp up/down and gate processes.
• Lead ITAR and other undisclosed programs' procurement activities.
• Validate engineering specs with ITAR stakeholders and suppliers.
• Engage suppliers in tender prep and align on delivery responsibilities.
• Coordinate material forecast and obtain capacity commitments from suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Influence & stakeholder mgmt

Executive presentation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP MRP/ERP

Job description

Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Strategic Buyer - Network.The expected annual salary range for this role is $99000 - $145000 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 Supply Chain orchestration from customer to supplier requires a strong operational partner to manage, measure and maintain business relations with external supply chain partners. The Strategic Buyer - Networks is responsible for complex procurement of custom products and services and related supply chain aspects such as purchase orders, inbound volumes, spend, procurement volumes, forecast and capacity commits and supplier performance and compliance, with a focus on non-standard, non-repeat buying, including stranger / alien programs. The Buyer’s focus lies on new and defined suppliers for a range of products procured from outside of Eaton.Job 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.Qualifications:Required (Basic) 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 environmentOR• High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution and 5 years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position now or in the future. 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.• This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158.• No relocation is available for this position. Candidates must reside within a 50 mile radius of Los Angeles, CA. (Active Duty Military service members are exempt from this geographical limitation)Preferred Qualifications:• Bachelor’s in Business, Engineering and/or Supply Chain from an accredited institution• Two (2) + years of procurement or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment• Two (2) + years’ experience with SAP MRP/ERP system preferred• Two (2)+ years’ experience working in a high mix, low volume manufacturing environmentSkills:Position Criteria:• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills• Ability to work in a matrix environment, get results and drive change through others• Effective oral and written communication skills as well as planning and organizational skills• Ability to manage by influence through solid relationships and process focus• Ability to effectively present results and recommendations to senior-level executive team• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)• 10% travel required.All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. 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