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Senior Buyer

AT Eaton
Eaton

Senior Buyer

Al Khānkah, Egypt

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What you'll do:
As a Senior Buyer you will be responsible for managing the procurement of direct & Indirect materials, goods, and services for the organization. This role requires optimizing cost, while driving added value through strategic sourcing, value engineering, innovation delivery, process optimization and risk management. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of experience in procurement within multinational organizations.

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Your main duties:
• Procurement: implement, report and control of the procurement activities. Manage the procurement of a portfolio of materials, goods, or services within assigned scope
• Supplier Management: Select, evaluate, and maintain suppliers to ensure quality, delivery times, and prices meet the company's requirements. Conduct regular supplier performance evaluations and risk assessments
• Cost Control: Reduce procurement costs through negotiation and optimization of procurement processes. Ensure the company obtains the best procurement price
• Quality Control: Ensure that purchased materials and equipment meet the company's quality standards. Address quality issues that arise in the procurement process
• Stakeholder Management: Influence key internal stakeholder relationships to drive the delivery of group purchasing objectives. Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Market Research: Continuously gather, analyze, interpret, and act upon market intelligence. Provide independent evaluation opinions and participate in cost analysis and review of procurement contracts.
• Compliance: Ensure supply agreements are based upon formal legal terms and conditions. Uphold the Eaton's mission, values, and goals through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree or CPIM is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a procurement or purchasing role within multinational organizations
• Strong knowledge/experience of procurement and vendor management software
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Proficiency with business systems such as database software, order processing systems (e.g., SAP), and Microsoft Office programs
• Strong Knowledge of international shipping terms (INCO Terms) is a must

Skills:
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Demonstrated success in achieving results in a team-driven environment and independently
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, frequently changing, and evolving environment

What we offer:
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible and we make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies

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Client-provided location(s): New Cairo City, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Job ID: Eaton-39080NewCairoCity
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)