Eaton's IS AER FED division is currently seeking a MRO Buyer.
**What you'll do**:
**Primary Function**:
This position performs a variety of activities of planning procuring, negotiation and follow up activities to provide a variety of commodities in support of the planning process of Aerospace manufacturing. The position drives continuous improvement while utilizing the framework of the Eaton Business System (EBS) and the Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF).
**Essential Functions**:
1. Procure indirect materials and services (MRO) to support production and facility.
2. Manage and develop supplier to ensure optimal quality and delivery.
3. Develop, maintain and foster strong supplier relationships.
4. Collect data and prepare reports for day-to-day operations and to present recommendations for continuous improvement (cost, quality and delivery.)
5. Support engineering, production, accounting and quality on non-departmental lead projects.
6. Using problem solving tools (8D, A3, Etc.) to solve specific problems related to supplier deliveries / cost.
7. Procure material in accordance with SMART rules and policies.
8. Follow up on invoices resolutions.
9. Take actions to provide input to the SIOP to align Supply and Demand on responsible parts.
10. Conduct supplier visit as required and participate on the qualification of quality system audits.
11. Develop and Maintain Order Policy Parameters based on corporate guidelines.
**Qualifications**:
**Basic qualifications**:
- 1 to 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Aerospace experience preferred.
- Good communication skills.
- Strong Leadership skills.
- Computer skills required.
- Lean and sig sigma Knowledge.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- ISM CSMP or APICS CSCP preferred
**Preferred Specialized Knowledge**:
- Record any measurable statistics which your position impacts such as production expenses, maintenance expenses, sales volumes, payroll costs, capital expenditures, research budgets, cost of purchases, value of inventories controlled, employees supervised (direct and indirect).
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