Jr. Buyer

Eaton’s EPG CPD UL Bussmann division is currently seeking a Jr. Buyer.

**What you’ll do**:

- The Junior Buyer is responsible for procurement and purchase of the required direct goods and services necessary to support the manufacturing operations are procured in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. They will identify, select suppliers and negotiate prices for their assigned suppliers. Warranty MRBR metric, past due open POs performance, ME5A, Schedule agreement management & improve the DOH inventory performance.- Request quotations, selects suppliers, negotiates, awards purchase orders and issues change orders as required according to established Material Policies and Procedures guide and standard work.
- Expedite purchase orders. Notify purchasing and planning departments of the expected delivery dates and follows up on back orders and supplier performance.
- Resolve quality, invoicing, specifications, and shipment problems with vendors on a fair and equitable basis in a timely manner.
- Prepare and maintain files, documents, purchase requisition, quotations, orders, and vendor documents, as required for timely use and reference.
- Compile special reports as requested form available records, or from other areas if necessary.
- Suggest and implement improvements to departmental procedures for ordering, expediting, follow-up as approved by the Purchasing Manager.
- Conduct all business at the highest level of integrity and ethics.
- Comply with proper business practices as defined by Corporate Code of Conduct guidelines.
- Under the general direction of the senior buyer assist various company functions with the purchases of goods and services required for the operation of the business. Vendor selection and purchase order placement will be determined by a qualified cost competitive vendor selection process.
- Comply with Eaton’s Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements.
- Comply with Eaton’s Quality System requirements.
- Work on strategic project to improve the SCM performance

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**Qualifications**:
Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in business administration / Industrial Engineer, a related field, or at least three years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience dealing with local and foreign suppliers in a contractual format.
- Bilingual English / Spanish
- Working knowledge of MRP / ERP systems, just in time concepts and respective production processes
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong negotiating skills; profit and action biased. Experience in scheduling agreements / contracts.
- Possesses a high energy level with a sense of urgency.
- Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organizations is essential
- Preferred Qualifications:
- SAP experience preferred
- Direct material purchasing preferred
- Core tools

**Skills**:
Position Success Criteria:

- Self - motivated
- Committed
- Action oriented
- Ethical
- Teamwork
- Passion

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.