Eaton's ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking a Purchasing Supervisor.
What you'll do:The Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for leading the procurement of the required direct and indirect materials necessary to support the manufacturing operations. Lead supplier negotiations for their assigned commodities. The role acts as a leader to all buyers to meet MRBR metrics, past due open POs performance, ME5A, schedule agreement management, and improve the DOH inventory performance.
In this role, you will: Align purchasing activities to Eaton Bussmann standard tools, policies, and processes.Lead purchasing/supplier management, cost-out calls, and follow up on critical situations to avoid indirect material shortages.Conduct systematic reviews with the Purchasing Team to achieve department targets.Manage the supply base, acting as the main contact point at the Juarez Facility.Participate in all plant assessments – OpA, MMA, and actively address all related open action items.Lead cost-out savings initiatives.Escalate any potential issues that may affect customer weekly shipping schedules or production schedules.Provide training and guidance to buyers.Be directly responsible for the deployment and successful execution of purchasing activities and leader standard work across the business.Participate and lead Lean/Continuous Improvement initiatives.Identify efficiencies and cost-out opportunities.Motivate and coach employees to maintain a high level of satisfaction, productivity, and quality.Effectively confront employee performance and behavioral issues, holding employees accountable with immediate feedback when desired behaviors and expectations are not met.Qualifications:Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, industrial engineering, or a related field.Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.Minimum of 5 years of experience dealing with local and foreign suppliers in a contractual format.Minimum of 3 years working with SAP.Bilingual in English and Spanish.VISA.Working knowledge of MRP systems, just-in-time concepts, and respective production processes.Experience in people management.Strong negotiating skills; profit and action biased with 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 organization is essential.Preferred Qualifications: Experience negotiating, developing, and managing requests for quotations and subsequent contracts.Core tools experience.Position Success Criteria: Think and act strategically.Ethical.Digital mindset and innovation. 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, color, 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.
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