Strategic Indirect Buyer for Ops, IT & Facilities

Eaton; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 69,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Tactical Buyer for its Westminster, MD facility. You will source and procure indirect goods and services to support Operations, Facilities, IT, Engineering Services, and other functions.

This role manages daily purchasing activities, drives cost reductions, evaluates supplier capabilities, and ensures timely delivery of critical non-production items to meet operational and compliance needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field with supply chain experience.
• Experience in manufacturing supply chain environments or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Procure indirect materials, equipment, and services (MRO, facilities, IT, etc.).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and service-level expectations.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, request quotes, and make sourcing decisions.
• Process purchase requisitions and convert to orders per procedures.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive on-time delivery and quality.
• Manage purchasing card transactions and reconcile statements.
• Analyze data to inform sourcing decisions and cost reductions.
• Support category strategies and contract negotiations at site level.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in indirect procurement.
• Maintain ERP data for suppliers, pricing, and lead times.
• Liaise with finance to resolve invoice holds and ensure timely payments.

Skills

Effective communication

Detail oriented

Strong organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Prioritize tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

Associate degree in related field

High School Diploma with 5 years experience

Tools

ERP (SAP/Oracle)

Kanban systems

Vendor managed inventory

MS Office

Job description

Eaton is seeking a Tactical Buyer for its Westminster, MD facility. You will source and procure indirect goods and services to support Operations, Facilities, IT, Engineering Services, and other functions.

This role manages daily purchasing activities, drives cost reductions, evaluates supplier capabilities, and ensures timely delivery of critical non-production items to meet operational and compliance needs.