Sr Buyer

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Sr Buyer.

What you’ll do:

This position leads yhe gruop of buyers that procures Direct and Indirect material and services (MRO).

The Sr Buyer is responsible to procure direct material in a timely and optimal manner to achieve the established targets and indicators such as: DOH (Days on Hand), Logistics costs and On Time delivery, etc., complying with Mexican and International Laws and Eaton´s policies.

The Sr Buyer works to define the optimal purchasing process considering factors like delivery schedules, lot sizes, material handling and others, working with Warehouse, Supplier, Logistics, Trade Compliance, Sourcing, and other areas related.

Monitor Supplier Performance and acts with the related parties when deviations are observed.

This position also works closely with the Sourcing team to add new suppliers or improvement actions with the existing ones.

Job Responsibilities

• Understand the Eaton´s values and general policies to apply and promote them in the day-to-day operation.
• Makes sure that the policies and Trade compliance procedures and rules are followed
• Monitor Indicators to identify deviations or trends that requires an adjustment to the system (Lead time, usage, Lot size, etc..)
• Keep close communicaiton with Supplier base about demand forecast and other relevant information
• Inventory Control Lead for Purchased Components, full knowledge of handling overseas suppliers and steel commodity.
• In charge of the Purchase process for direct and indirect material
• Supplier on Hold Process Lead
• Excesses & Obsoletes and slow materials movement control.
• Actively manage the process of obtaining competitive sourcing options and item substitutes together with Engineering, Maintenance and Sourcing.
• Work with Division Supply Chain function on implementation of initiatives, develop supplier to meet performance requirements
• Coordinate with New Product Development on component issues
• Work with Quality Supervisor on rejected material disposition, maintain regular supplier meetings and visits

Qualifications:

Education level required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Administration or equivalent

Years and area of experience required

• 3+ years of experience in similar position.
• Experience establishing the Purchasing function in a new Location/Operation.
• Manufacturing background is required.
• Knowledge of Metalworking, steel and stamping process.
  

Technical knowledge

• Effective communications with other areas, including internal and extrenal customers.
• Kanban, Lean Manufacturing as well as ABC (PFEP)
• Negotiations skills
• Leadership skills
• Planning skills
• Evaluation of risks skills
• Fluent in English at business level.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of supply chain and purchasing problem solving tools.
• Statistical tools applications skills.
• Supply chain solutions for process improvements.
• Expert knowledge of commodity management including vendor selection, purchasing, performance metrics, and continuous process improvement.
• Proficient computer-systems knowledge and application skills.

Skills:

Soft Skills

• Gets Results through Self & Others.
• Demonstrates our Leadership Style.
• Build Organizational Capability.
• Thinks & Acts Strategically.

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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.