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Today Hedge End, United Kingdom

Our site located in Titchfield is undergoing a significant and exciting transformation as we relocate to a newly constructed facility in Daedalus. This state-of-the-art site will serve as the Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing across Europe, marking a new era of innovation and excellence.

We're now looking for a Buyer to join our team.

What you'll do:

As a Buyer, you'll be responsible for managing purchases of indirect materials and services from subcontractors and external suppliers across strategic commodities and multiple locations.

You'll ensure uninterrupted supply at optimal cost, quality, and service, while building and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage supplier relationships to drive cost savings and service improvements.
  • Negotiate effectively with suppliers and resolve disputes.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate contracts and consolidate spend.
  • Support supplier onboarding and category leverage initiatives.
  • Lead cost-out projects and support strategic sourcing actions.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to identify new opportunities.
  • Resolve supplier payment issues and support invoice resolution.

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years in supply chain or materials management
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Skills:

  • Decision-making.
  • problem-solving.
  • collaboration and continuous development.

What we offer:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
  • Great company benefits including onsite parking
  • 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

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.

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We 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.

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Client-provided location(s): Hedge End, United Kingdom
Job ID: Eaton-50428Titchfield
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-09-10T18:38:38

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)