Eaton’s FFD Fluid Filtration Division division is currently seeking a Buyer.
What you’ll do:Job summary
It is his/her responsibility follow and take actions accordingly based on long-term procurement strategies as well as operational procurement accountabilities that enable the business to achieve immediate and long-term strategic objectives. Activities and tasks will range from strategic to tactical, requiring creative thinking, project management, and negotiation expertise.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Process and follow up purchase orders in a timely manner ensuring best quality, service, quantity, delivery
and cost in accordance with organizational objectives and sourcing strategies.
- Develop and implement long-term supply chain strategies in support of business growth.
- Drive commodity cost reduction activity.
- Implementation of supplier agreements and/or superior supply strategies (Consigned inventory, vendor-
managed inventory, external safety stock, capacity allocations, form of delivery, etc. #LI-DG2
Education level required
Bachelor degree in International Trade, Industrial Engineering or similarYears and area of experience required
1 to 3 years of related professional experience in Purchasing (Desirable)Technical knowledge
Bilingual (English/Spanish), APICS-CPIM training/certification (desirable), MRP experience (MFG-Pro system desirable), Experience in metal-mechanic material purchasing, Commodity management experience,Expertise in supplier agreements, price negotiation, cost saving projects management.Microsoft Office Intermediate - advancedERP KnowledgeWe 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.