.**_PRIMARY FUNCTION:_**This position has responsibility for both hands-on purchasing functions as well as supervising a small group of buyers. Both the purchasing coordinator and the buyers reporting to him/her will support a single business in Tijuana.The position drives continuous improvement in supply chain while utilizing the framework of the Eaton Business System (EBS) and the Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF).**_ESSENTIAL FUNTIONS:_**- Implement purchasing policies and practices established by the Purchasing Manager that minimize the total cost of acquisition of materials & goods that support the plant's manufacturing needs.- Implement advanced replenishment processes for the assigned products, such as Supplier Schedules, Min/max, Consigned Inventory or VMI, bidding and cost avoidance initiatives.- Ensure that purchase orders are placed consistent with supplier lead times.- Reviews purchasing parameters in order execution systems (such as MFGPro) to ensure proper supplier demand generation.- Coordinates with supply Chain, Manufacturing and Customer Service groups to maintain plant-wide purchasing information.- Develop and train subordinates to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.- Develop and train subordinates with appropriate growth experiences to challenge them and to determine their capabilities and interests.- Monitor & report on appropriate procurement metrics. Implement corrective actions where metrics are not meeting expectations.- Manage and drive cost savings projects consistent with plant savings objectives including MRO spend control Implement purchasing policies and practices established by the Purchasing Manager that minimize the total cost of acquisition of materials & goods that support the plant's manufacturing needs.- Implement advanced replenishment processes for the assigned products, such as Supplier Schedules, Min/max, Consigned Inventory or VMI, bidding and cost avoidance initiatives.- Ensure that purchase orders are placed consistent with supplier lead times.- Reviews purchasing parameters in order execution systems (such as MFGPro) to ensure proper supplier demand generation.- Coordinates with supply Chain, Manufacturing and Customer Service groups to maintain plant-wide purchasing information.- Develop and train subordinates to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.- Develop and train subordinates with appropriate growth experiences to challenge them and to determine their capabilities and interests.- Monitor & report on appropriate procurement metrics. Implement corrective actions where metrics are not meeting expectations.- Manage and drive cost savings projects consistent with plant savings objectives including MRO spend control