Buyer Wilsonville OR

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Eatons ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Buyer.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $71000 - $105000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

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 youll do:
The Buyer supports Eatons supply chain purchasing department by owning a product line. This individual will take leadership of cost reduction projects quality and delivery. Performs administrative functions related to ordering and expediting the material required to meet the production schedule and to manage the inventory to meet the plants financial and safety objectives.


Job responsibilities

Negotiate prices terms delivery and conditions of purchase from suppliers for a variety of assigned commodities.

Responsible for all material orders for assigned product lines including managing both internal and external vendors.

Handle escalations of past due Purchase Orders and coordinate with vendors. Work on identifying root causes of OTP issues with the vendors to mitigate future OTP issues.

Drive fast-response to last minute material needs and follow-up to determine root cause and corrective action to sustain improvements.

Responsible for initiating and driving DMR (discrepant material report) process so our vendors get feedback on issues and drive to root cause.

Responsible for daily inventory efforts including adjustments stock checks Kanban changes and performing Kanban charge-outs for internal/external vendors (scan/verify quantity).

Responsible for providing daily up-to-date material status on orders to Production staff & Management.

Responsible for leading inventory efforts (with support from Power Center management) for the location. This includes facilitating meetings distribution of inventory materials ensuring compliance with inventory procedures etc. to meet Days on Hand (DOH) objectives.

Coordinate communication between engineering operations planners and suppliers to ensure that pertinent information is disseminated accurately and efficiently.

Responsible for cost-out initiatives including premium freight reduction & inventory optimization.

Maintain good working relationships with Customers Distributors Sales Supply Chain and internal plant personnel in support of quality customer service efforts.

Interface with suppliers as a representative of Eaton/ to provide a most favorable corporate image.

Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Basic (Required) Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED
2 years experience in either a customer service administrative role or supply chain role
1 year of experience working in a Kanban system
1 year of experience working with Microsoft Office
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now and in the future
No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the facility listed will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation

Preferred:

Bachelors degree
Strong verbal and written communication skill
Prior experience with Oracle AS400 Vista and Infor
Knowledge of Quality processes (RMR CQM Control Plans PFMEA MSA audits inspections calibrations etc)
Knowledge of Enovia
A good understanding of the manufacturing processes
Problem solving skills including root-cause analysis
Prior sourcing experience
APICS Certification
Work Environment:
Production facility environment with Personal Protective Equipment requirements including safety shoes protective eyewear and high visibility vest. Closed non-temperature-controlled environment.
Ability to lift 35lbs. per person and 70lbs. with a buddy lift; bend twist grab reach stand walk push pull use both hands to lift and lower materials and perform all other essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Travel Requirements:
None