Buyer

Join Eaton, a global leader where equality and inclusivity are at the heart of our mission. Here, everyone is valued and belongs. Be part of a team that delivers cutting-edge, energy-efficient solutions, making a tangible impact on the world. We empower our customers to manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical energy more effectively, safely, and sustainably. At Eaton, we're dedicated to enhancing quality of life and protecting the environment with our innovative energy management technologies and services.

Our EMEA Business Service Center (BSC) in Budapest is Eaton's largest office in the region. With a diverse team of over 700 people, representing 40+ nationalities and speaking 20+ languages, the BSC is the central hub for business services. It empowers seamless operations and drives exceptional results across our electrical, industrial, and corporate teams. We are proud to be a Disability Friendly Workplace, ensuring an inclusive environment for all our employees.

What you'll do:

Do you want to work for a global company where promoting gender equality is central to our vision of creating a truly diverse and inclusive business? Where everyone matters, and everyone belongs. More from us : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZfovyFZcY

• Manage the flow of goods between suppliers, factories, Distribution Centers, and production plants
• Ensure material demands are met and supplier deliveries arrive on time
• Organize weekly/monthly calls with key vendors (Top 3-5)
• Maintain a clean and accurate open Purchase Order book
• Follow up on overdue, unconfirmed, or incorrect purchase orders and perform rescheduling (expedite, push out, cancel)
• Communicate supply changes to Customer Service, Order Management, and Production Planning
• Monitor and support achievement of supply chain KPIs (OTD, SFR, S-OTD, etc.)
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams (Planners, OM, SCC, CM, OP, SP, Process Excellence)
• Maintain accurate purchasing data and master records in SAP (PIR, SL)
• Manage purchase orders and support system/process improvements with Senior Buyers and Inventory Specialists
• Allocate stock based on Order Management requests and act as the first escalation point for Customer Service
• Handle order confirmations from suppliers, including any deviations (price, quantity, dates)
• Release purchase orders blocked by system filters
• Investigate and resolve blocked invoices caused by price or quantity discrepancies
• Provide supply forecasts to vendors and assess potential impact on materials
• Track performance and implement continuous improvement actions
• Escalate incorrect MRP planning parameters to Inventory Specialists
• Identify and mitigate risks that impact supply chain KPIs
• Manage and resolve material shortages to Distribution Centers and production plants (end-to-end ownership)
• Participate in projects and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure on-time material availability
• Respond to warehouse tickets and support resolution of inbound discrepancies
• Support Category Management with price, MOQ, consumption, and material analyses
• Assist with stock-takes and consignment inventory activities
• Create and maintain Purchasing Info Records (PIR) and Source Lists (SL) for internal and external suppliers

• A-Level or comparable education; Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or related field is an advantage
• 1 year internship or junior experience in Supply Chain / Customer Care / Order Management / Purchasing, fresh graduates welcome
• Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or P2P processes is an advantage
• SAP MM knowledge is beneficial, but not mandatory

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Open, proactive, and cooperative personality
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to take ownership and responsibility
• Analytical mindset with ability to solve operational problems quickly
• Comfortable working with KPIs, data, and time-critical situations
• Ability to build relationships with suppliers and internal teams
  
  What we offer:
  Competitive compensation and benefits package
  Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
  Flexible working solutions (home office.) are implemented across different EMEA locations, check out with the site HR what type of flexible working solution is available for this role.
  We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible and 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.
  
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