Strategic Network Buyer: Complex Procurements & ITAR

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 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.