Supply Chain Regional Buyer

What you’ll do:

The Supply Chain Regional Buyer is accountable for performing the supply chain management function for their assigned region. The Regional Buyer will lead their region in the development and execution of strategic sourcing strategies with other Electrical Engineering Services and Systems buyers, set up new suppliers, negotiate pricing & terms, analyze trends, and support the procurement process with focus on identifying and executing on cost out strategies to drive the profitability of the Field Services business. This position will be responsible for key procurement KPIs (Cost Out, DPO, and DOH) for assigned region. The candidate will support the usage of procurement excellence, supplier site assessment, and cost-out tools from the Eaton Business System (EBS).

Essential functions of this role include:

• Perform Vendor set-up process for all new suppliers with adherence to Eaton requirements, including documentation collection, submission and tracking approval process.
• Days Payable Outstanding (DPO)– support Net 120 negotiations with suppliers.
• Reconcile supplier invoice problems and work to eliminate and/or control discrepancies.
• Days on Hand (DOH) – drive reduction in aged inventory.
• Cost Out - drive cost reduction and cost avoidance opportunities, including identifying synergies and volume purchases. Monitor and report savings opportunities identified.
• Process POs for material and subcontractor procurement.
• Support “One Eaton Supply Chain” by leveraging existing supplier relationships, assist in identifying and developing new sources in conjunction with EESS Supply Chain Analysts/Manager, including support of new supplier set ups and ASL/Safety approvals.
• Ensure suppliers meet quality, availability, delivery, and other factors necessary to ensure the overall conformance of materials/services purchased to contract requirements and overall company objectives.
• Analyze spend and purchase patterns to identify and execute strategic sourcing actions in collaboration with other Electrical Engineering Services and Systems Buyers.
• Partner with sales and operations to support the vendor proposal process during the bidding stage, including supplier selection, submission of RFP packages and bid analysis.
• Regional lead on OPEX/SCM division initiatives:
  • Cost Out - drive cost reduction and cost avoidance opportunities, including identifying synergies and volume purchases. Monitor and report savings opportunities identified.
  • Days Payable Outstanding (DPO)– support Net 120 negotiations with suppliers.
  • Days on Hand (DOH) – drive reduction in aged inventory.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• 3 years of industry experience in Supply Chain or Procurement
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
• Must reside within a 50 mile radius of the work location(s) listed for this position. No relocation is being offered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and understanding of procurement, negotiations, and vendor management
• Experience with enterprise resource planning software (ERP) such as Oracle, SAP, etc.
• Service oriented electrical industry experience
• Advanced analytical skills/excel experience, particularly with volume purchasing

Skills:

Must have excellent communication & negotiating, relationship building, business analytical and problem-solving skills.

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