Eaton’s Commercial and Residential Division is currently seeking a Buyer. This position is based at our Hodges, SC facility. The expected annual salary range for this role is $65250.0 - $95700.0 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. The Buyer has primary responsibility for the Powerway III product line and releasing and on-time delivery of purchase orders for raw material and production support activities. Other responsibilities include supplier selection, supplier quality, supplier on-time delivery, NPD sourcing, lead time reduction, material cost savings, DOH, Invoice on hold and reducing total cost of ownership on purchased materials. Interface with customer service, product engineering and production is critical to ensure a high level of support to satisfy the customer. **In this role you will:** + Interact with suppliers to communicate delivery expectations, forecasts, design changes, lead time management, and material expedites or delays to ensure suppliers meet Supplier On-Time Delivery (SOTD) goals. + Drive cost reduction and cost avoidance opportunities. + Involved with strategic sourcing to align negotiations, new supplier selection, and Supply Chain strategy. + Ensure strong supplier on-time delivery, short lead times, and flexibility to achieve customer requirements. + 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. + Maintain material master records for assigned materials; ensure 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, vendor managed programs, scheduling agreements and blanket orders. + Provide root cause corrective action when needed. + Participate and lead continuous improvement opportunities. + Proactively avoid material shortages + Review and maintain purchase order date accuracy and maintain MRP health. + Issue consignment statements and inventory to suppliers. + Work cross functionally to resolve complaints and clear blocks. + Quote parts with suppliers. + Meet DPO (Days Payable) and IOH (Invoices on Hold) goals. **Qualifications:** **Basic Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution + Previous experience within a manufacturing environment. + No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Hodges, SC to be considered. + Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Master’s degree in supply chain management or related field + APICS CPIM or related supply chain professional certifications + 3 years’ experience in SCM role **Skills:** **Position Criteria:** + Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills to converse with diverse group of stakeholders including senior management, operations and Supply Chain Management personnel. + Strong ERP system skills + Demonstrated experience in successfully deploying commodity strategies and driving cost-out. + Strong analytical problem-solving abilities are necessary to understand operational inefficiencies and separate/resolve legitimate supplier performance issues. + Demonstrated negotiation experience. \#LI-EE1 We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. 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