Eaton's Aerospace Division is currently seeking a Buyer to join our team. This position is based at our Glenolden, PA facility.The expected annual salary range for this role is $65250.0 - $95700.0 a year. 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.
What you'll do:PRIMARY FUNCTION:Coordinate with the master schedule & initiate the timely release of purchase orders as well as negotiate contracts for production materials.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Analyze current orders, historical data, and other records to determine the best source.
- Maintain an adequate supply of assigned commodities.
- Reduce excess incoming inventory by continually reviewing action message reports. Maximize the value of each purchase consistent with the Company's requirements and policies to achieve balance between function, productivity, quality, and other terms with suppliers and various internal departments.
- Resolve problem situations related to selection of source, price, deliveries, specifications, quality and other terms with suppliers and various internal departments.
- Advise supervisor when rescheduling is necessary.
- Maintain part parameters with MRP.
- Determine adjustments to inventory as a result of scrap, damage or loss of parts.
- Support Value Stream Manager to improve deliveries when necessary.
- Support weekly production meetings with accurate shortage information.
- Create and maintain supplier schedules on a weekly basis to ensure accurate and on-time information flow to suppliers.
- Support lean manufacturing initiatives through kitting and value stream mapping activities as required.
- Develop and maintain purchase part strategy (PFEP)
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required
- Minimum of 1+ year experience in a Buyer, Supply Chain function or similar role including internship or co-op experience
- 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 50 miles of Glenolden, PA will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
- Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in business administration, Engineering or Supply Chain Management required from an accredited institution
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience within Excel using V Lookups and Pivot Tables
- Experience with ERP System i.e. MFGPro, SAP, AS400, Oracle
- APICS professional certification
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