Buyer

Eaton’s Data Center division is currently seeking a Buyer to join our team. This position is hybrid with preference for this person to be in Raleigh NC or Woodridge, IL. Will consider remote within the US. As a Buyer, you will be an integral member of Supply Chain Team. You will be responsible for procuring materials and components to support production and customer demand, ensuring continuity of supply, optimal inventory levels, supplier performance, and cost competitiveness for a specified group of products. The expected annual salary range for this role is $71,000 - $105,000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. What you’ll do: Plan, release, and manage purchase orders to support production schedules and customer demand. Monitor material requirements and supplier commitments to ensure on-time delivery and continuity of supply. Collaborate with Supplier Quality and Strategic Sourcing teams to manage supplier performance, lead times, pricing, and contract compliance. Actively participate in the SIOP process by reviewing demand changes, evaluating supply constraints, and supporting inventory and service-level targets. Work closely with Manufacturing, Production Planning, Engineering, and Quality teams to align material availability with factory and customer requirements. Identify and resolve material shortages, delivery issues, and supplier risks through proactive communication and problem-solving. Support new product introductions (NPI) by coordinating sourcing, supplier readiness, and phase-in/phase-out of materials. Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier master data within the ERP system. Generate and analyze weekly and monthly reports related to supplier performance, inventory levels, and material shortages. This role could be the next step in your career if you demonstrate the following experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution Minimum of three (3) years of related professional experience You will set yourself apart by demonstrating some or all of the following: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management ERP Experience, SAP and Kinaxis CPIM or other supply chain certification Experience in a supply chain buying, planning, or scheduling role Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts We will not consider candidates who: No relocation assistance is available for this position. Candidates must be located within a 50-mile radius of Woodridge, IL or Raleigh, NC, or be based remotely within the United States. Active Duty Military Service Member candidates are exempt from these geographic requirements. We 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 Keys to role success: Ability to travel up to 10% Ability to demonstrate knowledge of ERP requirements and customer order processing Ability to demonstrate problem solving and analytical skills Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to present data effectively to support recommendations regarding production plan/master schedule Ability to work in a growth oriented and fast paced work environment. Ability to adjust work priorities to meet continuously changing schedules Ability to set priorities and accomplish goals within time constraints. Maintaining sense of urgency to customers’ requirements. 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