Eaton's EPG CPD PCD Power Components Division division is currently seeking a Senior Buyer. This position is based at our Beaver, PA plant. Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates currently residing within the US/PR.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $80250.03 - $117700.04 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:
The Senior Buyer is responsible for positioning and ensure adequate inventory levels of materials under its responsibility by implementing correct actions or MRP exception messages and strategies of application materials so that production needs are met in the quantities and required dates. In addition, they will:
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- Monitor and control inventory levels of materials, using the available reports and applications in the AS400-MAPICS system.
- Timely and properly execute the MRP exception messages (cancel, defer, place new orders, etc) to ensure availability of inventory of material requirements and compliance with the inventory reduction plans.
- Review and update all the parameters or fields of procurement in the system (lead times, MOQ, MPQ, etc), as needed.
- Monitor, control and manage receipts, shipments and inventory levels of materials belonging to the commodity.
- Coordinate and / or providing support on projects to reduce costs, optimize logistics processes, operations processes, projects Materials / Supply Chain from the objectives of the company.
- Analyze monthly reports of inventory levels of the plant, both in costs as production days. Weekly inventory analysis based on ABC.
- Monitor and track the metrics of key business indicators (SRM-Supplier Relationship Management), such as on-time delivery (OTD), quality (PPM), price stability, flexibility and service.
- Management claims to suppliers to faulty materials. Meet all assigned according to training schedules.
- Provide direct support with the accounting department for physical inventory process.
- Support the introduction of new products and designs in production lines, as well as transfers of existing products.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from accredited institution
- Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering from accredited institution
- C.P.M. /CPSM or CPIM /CSCP certification (APICS/ISM)
- Experiencing buying/purchasing commodities such as castings, moldings, stampings, etc
Skills:
- Excellent Negotiation and communication skills
- PC knowledge, Microsoft Office, AS400, Windows, Access, ERP/MRP
- Capacity and ability to work under pressure and prioritize
- Network Planning, Kinaxis, Planning, High Learning Agility
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