Senior Buyer Jobs in Inman, SC (NOW HIRING)

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Senior Buyer.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 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:
Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Buyer.
In this role, you will be responsible for planning, developing, and managing procurement activities to support plant production requirements.
You will manage end-to-end purchase order execution, supplier coordination, logistics, and material planning to ensure on-time delivery, inventory optimization, and alignment with business objectives.
• Manage purchase orders from placement through closure, including accuracy, acknowledgments, updates, and issue resolution.
• Execute order management activities, including pricing, delivery date management, PO tracking, and risk mitigation.
• Monitor supplier commitments and proactively address supply disruptions.
• Monitor and communicate supply status, constraints, and recovery plans to stakeholders
• Ensure orders align with approved parts, MOQ, packaging, lead times, demand forecasts and other related parameters.
• Manage Supplier Price Increase Requests (SPIR) and ensure proper review and approval processes
• Coordinate logistics and transportation activities to ensure efficient and timely material delivery
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support DMR/RMA processes and supplier-related quality issues
• Manage supplier relationship and performance to support cost, quality, delivery, and service objectives
• Maintain purchasing records, including pricing, price breaks, supplier contracts, and procurement-related documentation.
• Support supplier selection and procurement activities by issuing RFQs, reviewing supplier quotations, negotiating pricing and terms to achieve optimal cost, quality, and delivery performance
• Participate in special projects and supply chain improvement initiatives as assigned
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration OR High School Diploma/GED with minimum 10 years manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in MRP Planning, Purchasing and/or other Supply Chain related areas within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in SAP
• Must reside within a 50 mile radius of Jonesville, SC to be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
• APICS CPIM or related supply chain professional certifications.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
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