Buyer

Eaton
United Kingdom
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Negotiation","Supplier relationship management","Problem-solving","Ownership","Analytical reasoning"]

Own end-to-end procurement for an assigned supplier portfolio, driving on-time, to-spec, to-cost delivery. Execute MRP/ERP demand processes (purchase orders, acknowledgements, and system accuracy), manage schedules and exception messages, and maintain an accurate open order book. Handle supplier communication and issue resolution (e.g., FAIR/NCR) while coordinating non-conformances and returns. Ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR and ITAR/EAR requirements.

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Eaton
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Job Summary

Own end-to-end procurement for an assigned supplier portfolio, driving on-time, to-spec, to-cost delivery. Execute MRP/ERP demand processes (purchase orders, acknowledgements, and system accuracy), manage schedules and exception messages, and maintain an accurate open order book. Handle supplier communication and issue resolution (e.g., FAIR/NCR) while coordinating non-conformances and returns. Ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR and ITAR/EAR requirements.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage and develop an assigned supplier base to ensure delivery on time, to specification, and to cost.
  • •Execute the procurement lifecycle, including MRP demand processing, purchase order issuance, acknowledgements, and maintaining system accuracy.
  • •Manage schedules and demand by handling exception messages and adjusting schedules to align with production needs.
  • •Maintain open order book accuracy to protect production continuity and communicate changes in requirements, pricing, and schedules.
  • •Resolve supplier and internal issues (e.g., FAIR and NCR), coordinate non-conformances/returns, and monitor supplier KPIs (OTD, quality, cost).

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceRetirement SavingsWellness StipendFlexible WorkLearning Budget

Key Requirements

  • •Experience in a supply chain environment, ideally as a Buyer in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace sectors.
  • •A degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or equivalent industry experience.
  • •Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence at senior levels.
  • •Solid supplier relationship management experience and technical understanding of managed commodities.
  • •Professional certifications like CIPS, CPM, or CPIM are a plus.
Experience:AerospaceDefenceSupply chain
Education:Bachelor's in Business, Operations, Supply Chain
Skills:NegotiationSupplier relationship managementProblem-solvingOwnershipAnalytical reasoning
Certifications:CIPSCPMCPIM
Tech Stack:MRPERP

Eligibility

Security Clearance:UK Security Clearance

Company Brief

Eaton
Designs, manufactures, and distributes electrical components, power management systems, and industrial equipment for energy, aerospace, vehicle, and industrial markets worldwide, focusing on efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Industry: Industrial Machinery
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Founded: 1911
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