Purchasing Manager

Job Description

Eaton’s Aerospace Division is currently seeking a Purchasing Manager to join our team. This position is based at our Beltsville, MD facility.

Position Overview:

As the Purchasing manager, you will Exhibit expertise in purchasing practices in commodity management and leads others to ensure products meet quality, delivery, and specification requirements at the lowest possible cost. Identify new suppliers, negotiate price, analyze trends, and expedite orders within functional area of responsibility. Supervise and mentor direct buying reports.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will:

• Acts and applies skillful negotiations with internal and external suppliers (, creates problem solutions, settles disputes, develop win-win resolutions, and creates positive relations with tact, diplomacy, and expert judgment.
• Drive Supplier accountability for DPPM, OTD, and Cost out to make sure Eaton Beltsville is Successful
• Possesses expert knowledge in the applications of data analysis and tools for process improvements.
• Creates process channel opportunities for acquiring materials and/or services to ensure delivery requirements for commodities and/or service customers.
• Possesses expert knowledge and applications skills in the value chain process; and is recognized as an expert in analyzing and interpreting cost drivers when developing cost out strategies.
• Creates innovative approaches for utilizing and applying project management tools and techniques for procurement applications.
• Mentors, trains, advises, and manages performance expectations through TALENTHUB for less senior buyers.
• Prepares reports and other correspondence for use by Eaton SCM professionals.
• Oversee all supplier recoveries in critical situations to ensure Eaton’s needs are meet and provide communication back to Material Management, Customer Service, and Production

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a Supply Chain Role
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Beltsville, MD will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred qualifications:

• Proficient in the development and tracking of internal metrics.
• General knowledge of ERP and procurement processes. (MFG PRO, current ERP System)
• Strong communications and customer care skills when interacting with both internal and/or external customers.
• Expert knowledge of supply chain and purchasing reporting systems.
• Expert knowledge of Eaton commodity products and supplier resources.
• Expert knowledge of supply chain and purchasing requirements.
• Expert knowledge of quality assurance and reporting accuracy.
• Expert knowledge and applications skills of process improvement.
• Process Certifications (CPIM).
• High Level Computer Skills (Excel, One Note, MFGPRO).
• Eaton MOP expectations and skills.

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We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Donation matching

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Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and doing what’s best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries.

Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030.

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Job: Supply Chain / Logistics

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: AER FED Fluid Electrical Distribution

Job Level: Manager
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: No