Strategic Indirect Buyer: Sourcing, ERP & Cost Optimization

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

Job summary

Eaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division is seeking a Tactical Buyer based at the Westminster, MD facility to source and procure indirect goods and services across Operations, Facilities, IT, and Engineering Services. You will manage daily purchasing, support strategic sourcing, evaluate suppliers, and ensure timely delivery for non-production items.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of supply chain experience in manufacturing, or an Associate with 3 years, or a High School

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of supply chain experience in manufacturing or an Associate degree with 3 years, or a high school diploma/ GED with 5 years of experience.
• No relocation is offered; must reside within 50 miles of Westminster, MD; U.S. export controls apply.
• Industry experience in manufacturing supply chain is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of indirect materials and services (MRO, facilities, IT, professional services, calibration, safety).
• Define requirements, scope statements, and SLAs with internal stakeholders.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, solicit quotes, and execute sourcing decisions aligned with strategies.
• Process purchase requisitions and convert to orders following procedures and compliance.
• Monitor supplier performance, ensure on-time delivery, mitigate risks.
• Process purchasing card transactions and reconcile monthly statements.
• Analyze data to support sourcing decisions and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing to implement site-level category strategies.
• Support contract negotiations, renewals, and documentation for indirect categories.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in indirect procurement processes.
• Maintain ERP supplier data, pricing, lead times, and order status.

Skills

ERP systems

Kanban

Vendor managed inventory

MS Office

Effective communication

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associates degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Eaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division is seeking a Tactical Buyer based at the Westminster, MD facility to source and procure indirect goods and services across Operations, Facilities, IT, and Engineering Services. You will manage daily purchasing, support strategic sourcing, evaluate suppliers, and ensure timely delivery for non-production items.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of supply chain experience in manufacturing, or an Associate with 3 years, or a High School