Senior Buyer- Lead

What you’ll do:

The primary role is to obtain quotes with optimal pricing, generate compliant purchase orders, and communicate with the assigned supply base to ensure timely delivery of complex components and assemblies to the Eaton MSD Davenport Factory.

In this function you will:
•    Procure a variety of goods and services in accordance with company policies in an MRP/ERP environment.
•    Review and issue purchase-orders and make necessary changes to include: obtaining quotes, negotiating costs, payment terms, and related issues.
•    Expedite and track required parts or processes to support production schedules.
•    Will be expected to initiate engineering changes within the plant and with external suppliers.
•    Serve as liaison between internal Eaton customers and suppliers.
•    Assist in resolving supplier related quality and billing issues.
•    Expected to mentor less experienced buyers.
•    Will work closely with strategic procurement functions
•    Lead and participating in cross functional procurement projects
•    Ability to lead and manage change
•    Expected to perform as a subject matter expert in cross functional teams.
•    Perform duties in accordance with FAR, DFARS, and other government regulations in accordance with Eaton policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment OR Associates degree and 6+ years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment 
•    Minimum 4 years of negotiating experience
•    Must be able to work in the United States without 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 that currently reside within the immediate geographical area of 70 miles of Davenport, IA will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation 

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or Engineering
•    Working knowledge of supply chain modules in ERP or MRP systems 
•    Experience reading blueprints
•    MS Office experience (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Outlook)

Skills:

•    Analytical –Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
•    Problem Solving - Works on problems with a large scope.  Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained; Participates in alternative solution identification; Works well within group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
•    Project Management - Follows project plans; reports changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; contributes to project team activities.  Work in a closely supervised setting; follow specific, detailed instructions.
•    Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
•    Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Additional Information:

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions