Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Buyer.
Job Summary
The Junior Buyer is responsible for executing the purchase-to-pay process, ensuring timely procurement of raw materials and maintaining alignment with Eaton’s supply chain and payment policies.
Job Responsibilities
• Review purchase requisitions, place purchase orders, issue change notices, review exception messages to ensure delivery of materials or services as necessary to adhere to production schedules.
• Review and maintain purchase order date accuracy and maintain Material Master records for assigned materials to ensure MRP health, accurate PIR records, Source Lists, and promptly reconcile supplier invoices for payment.
• Review part consumption characteristics to ensure appropriate planning parameters are maintained.
• Review and maintain internal / external Kanban replenishment, scheduling agreements and blanket orders.
• Provide Root Cause Corrective Action for materials shortages when needed and participate and lead continuous improvement opportunities.
• Proactively avoid material shortages and work with Finance, Receiving, and Suppliers to clear blocked invoices to avoid shipments on hold from supplier end.
• Work with quality team and supplier to review/resolve non-compliant material.
Language Requirements
• Proficiency in English and Spanish (written and spoken).
Education level required
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
Years and area of experience required
• 1-2 years in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles.
Technical knowledge
• SAP-OFFICE
Soft skills
• Communication skills
• Work under pressure
• Proactive and analytical
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.
