Senior Buyer Jobs in Inman, SC (NOW HIRING)

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Buyer. This is an on-site position located at our Jonesville, SC facility.The expected annual salary range for this role is $71,000 - $105,000 a year. Anticipated travel for this role will be 10%.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: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 stakeholdersEnsure 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 processesCoordinate logistics and transportation activities to ensure efficient and timely material deliveryCollaborate with cross-functional teams to support DMR/RMA processes and supplier-related quality issuesManage supplier relationship and performance to support cost, quality, delivery, and service objectivesMaintain 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 performanceParticipate in special projects and supply chain improvement initiatives as assignedQualifications:Required (Basic) Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution OR High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 10 years in supply chain role within a manufacturing environment.Minimum of 5 years of experience in MRP Planning, Purchasing and/or other Supply Chain related areas within a manufacturing environment.Minimum 3 years of experience in SAP.No relocation offered, candidates within 50-mile radius considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitationEaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H1B, H1-B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.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 environmentWe 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, colour, 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.Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. #J-18808-Ljbffr