Strategic SAP Buyer: Materials & Supply Chain

Eaton Corporation; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation's Power Distribution & Controls Assemblies in Omaha, NE, seeks a Buyer to manage procurement, planning, and material flow for production schedules. The role leverages SAP to monitor supplier delivery commitments, maintain data integrity, and drive timely decisions across planning, quality, and operations.

The ideal candidate has SAP experience, strong organizational skills, and a detail-oriented mindset to support uninterrupted material availability and efficient supply chain

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, or related field; OR 3 years of experience.
• Experience working within SAP in procurement, planning, or materials management.
• Understanding of MRP concepts, purchase order management, and inventory replenishment processes.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the posted location will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchase orders and procurement activities based on SAP MRP recommendations and replenishment requirements.
• Review and manage SAP-generated exception messages, action messages, and material requirements to support production schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and material demand to ensure adequate supply while minimizing excess inventory.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and material master data within SAP to support planning and procurement effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Buyers and Production Planning teams to align material availability with customer demand and manufacturing requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable delivery performance and responsiveness.
• Proactively expedite purchase orders using SAP reports, supplier portals, email, and phone communication.
• Obtain and update supplier confirmations and delivery commitments within SAP.
• Monitor supplier performance, identify risks to delivery schedules, and communicate concerns to internal stakeholders.
• Escalate critical supply issues and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Utilize SAP shortage reports, exception reporting, and inventory analysis tools to identify potential supply disruptions.
• Proactively manage past-due purchase orders, delayed shipments, missing confirmations, and other supply exceptions.
• Coordinate recovery plans and material prioritization activities to prevent production interruptions.
• Maintain accurate shortage tracking and communicate material risk assessments to production, planning, and supply chain leadership.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to recurring material shortages.
• Ensure timely and accurate maintenance of purchase orders, supplier confirmations, delivery dates, and procurement-related transactions within SAP.
• Generate and analyze SAP reports to support purchasing decisions, supplier follow-up, and inventory management efforts.
• Monitor and resolve procurement exceptions, system discrepancies, and data accuracy issues.
• Support inventory accuracy and transaction integrity through proper system maintenance and process adherence.
• Participate in testing, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives related to SAP processes and enhancements.
• Partner with Buyers, Production Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Logistics teams to support material availability and operational objectives.
• Provide timely communication regarding material risks, supplier performance, and delivery concerns.
• Serve as a backup resource for Supply Chain team members to ensure operational continuity.
• Deliver a high level of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement efficiency, inventory optimization, supplier performance, and material flow.
• Support Lean Manufacturing practices, including 5S, Standard Work, and Continuous Flow initiatives.
• Identify process improvement opportunities utilizing SAP data, reporting, and analytics.
• Contribute to efforts that improve supplier performance, procurement effectiveness, inventory management, and overall supply chain performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in supply chain or related field

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

SAP MM

SAP PP

Inventory Management

Job description

Eaton Corporation's Power Distribution & Controls Assemblies in Omaha, NE, seeks a Buyer to manage procurement, planning, and material flow for production schedules. The role leverages SAP to monitor supplier delivery commitments, maintain data integrity, and drive timely decisions across planning, quality, and operations.

The ideal candidate has SAP experience, strong organizational skills, and a detail-oriented mindset to support uninterrupted material availability and efficient supply chain