Strategic Procurement Lead: Complex Parts & Suppliers

Eaton Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s CPDI OPS Operations division seeks a Strategic Buyer for our Raleigh, NC facility. This onsite role focuses on complex procurement, supplier onboarding and performance, and coordinating material forecasts with engineers and suppliers.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 1+ year in procurement or related fields, with ERP/MRP experience and a willingness to work in a 50-mile radius of Raleigh. Salary ranges reflect market conditions and scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, or operations.
• Minimum 1 year of experience using an MRP/ERP system.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. 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.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation

Responsibilities

• Procure parts and services with complex or custom requirements.
• Perform supplier capabilities qualification and enforce quality requirements (APQP, etc.).
• Receive, validate and communicate Engineering Specs for parts with support of Engineering.
• Monitor new tender or portfolio needs, validate make/buy & facilitator timely RFx and vendor onboarding.
• Assess market conditions and define critical materials, sourcing strategy.
• Negotiate price-volume-lead time-service level-warranty T&Cs for optimal and risk-efficient balance.
• Engage suppliers in tender preparation and align on responsibilities for delivery, installation and maintenance.
• Manage Material Forecast collaboration and receive capacity commits from suppliers.
• Track supplier performance, compliance and facilitate monthly and quarterly review and quality audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Matrix environment

Planning & organizing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Eaton’s CPDI OPS Operations division seeks a Strategic Buyer for our Raleigh, NC facility. This onsite role focuses on complex procurement, supplier onboarding and performance, and coordinating material forecasts with engineers and suppliers.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 1+ year in procurement or related fields, with ERP/MRP experience and a willingness to work in a 50-mile radius of Raleigh. Salary ranges reflect market conditions and scope.