Associate Buyer

**Associate Buyer (South Molton, UK)**

We are more than just a power management company, we are committed to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability. You will be part of a global team committed to delivering on our brand promise: "Make what matters work" We pride ourselves on building a culture that reflects our shared goals, beliefs, and attitudes.

We are ethical - We are passionate - We are responsible - We are efficient - We are transparent - We are learning. We are EATON

**What you’ll do**:
Based at our South Molton site, the purpose of the role is to support the plant in fulfilment of parts sourced externally, by utilizing existing or establishing new cost effective, reliable, sustainable, and robust supply chains.

**Responsibilities**:

- Procures materials from assigned materials as per MRP requirements when required.
- Prepares, monitors and analyses planning parameters and key metrics within assigned commodity groups, as well as ensures the parameters are adhered to by the demand conversion team.
- Resolves goods receiving/invoicing queries as required to ensure continuous flow of materials.
- Raises, consults, and monitors the progress of Concessions and Permits.
- Resolves high profile supply shortages and escalates unresolved cases in line with set process.
- Monitors and executes supply alignment requirements in line with MRP action messages (Past Due, Expedite, De-Expedite, Cancel).
- Supports Supplier Quality team in the escalation process as well as administrative tasks (RTV, DMR, 8D, COGS reclaims).
- Initiates and supports transition projects by launching gate reviews, raising Project Workbooks, Source Change documents and supporting Transitions team in change management process.
- Effectively applies and shapes Divisional Commodity strategy by promoting high standards of VRM.
- Analysis’s supplier performance and spend related data & initiates appropriate projects and actions in conjunction with Supplier Development team.
- Continues to improve material replenishment methods (spot PO vs Schedule PO vs VMIC) as well as initiates and supports projects aimed at inventory maintenance improvements.
- Builds strong relationships with vendors as well as internal customers.
- Provides cross functional internal communication to ensure visibility of key issues and related recovery actions.
- Promotes data accuracy and supports initiatives improving the quality of data.

**Qualifications**:

- Experience within Aerospace or Automotive beneficial but not essential
- Basic engineering knowledge and/or background with the ability to read drawings.
- Preferably degree qualified

**Skills**:

- Advanced knowledge of Excel, MS Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project (beneficial), Access (beneficial)
- Working knowledge of ERP or MRP software as well as the understanding of its principles
- Good understanding of main manufacturing process (ideally injection moulding, electronic/PCB assemblies, machining)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership, coaching and influence management skills.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and projects while maintaining excellent level of service to internal customers.
- Track record in initiating and delivering on Cost Out initiatives.
- Excellent commercial awareness
- Good problem-solving skills (e.g. 8-D or A3, RCCA)
- Intrinsically motivated, dynamic, customer-centric, self-starter.
- Excellent relationship builder (internally and externally)
- Data driven decision maker with experience in data analysis and extraction of data.
- Understands mechanics and dependencies of functions within a larger organisation
- CIPS Qualification advantageous, but not essential

**What We Offer You**
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
- We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
- We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
- We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies.
- We make your wellbeing matter - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen.

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