Buyer - Planner

Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Buyer - Planner. This position will be based at our facility in Omaha, NE.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $71000 - $105000 a year.

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 the role you will help plan and procure a large variety of complex materials and products to effectively support production requirements for our operation. You'll have the chance to help develop and improve processes by working with cross functional teams. Additionally, your skills will strengthen supplier relations by negotiating prices and setting clear delivery expectations. You are the first step of ensuring that our customers receive a quality product, on time, and that exceeds their expectations. You'll leverage data to analyze trends within multiple markets and internal situations and provide key insights to improve performance measures.

Your responsibilities may also include:
• Develop and execute category strategies based on market trends, supplier capabilities, and organizational needs.
• Proactively plan inventory, make Kanban decisions, optimize warehouse in support of the production demand of the plant
• Lead sourcing and procurement activities for assigned categories, ensuring optimal cost, quality, and service levels.
• Support the organization's ERP transition by aligning procurement processes, maintaining data accuracy, participating in system testing, and helping train end users.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve cost reductions and favorable conditions.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and risk through regular evaluations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate cross functionally with operations, finance, and engineering to forecast demand and support business objectives.
• Analyze purchasing data, market conditions, and spend trends to drive strategic decision making
• Monitor inventory levels, resolve supply issues, and optimize replenishment strategies.
• Mentor junior buyers, providing guidance on procurement best practices and category management

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High school diploma required
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in purchasing role
• Eaton 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 H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain from an accredited institution
• International Sourcing Experience

Skills:

Position Success Criteria:
• Interpersonal communication skills: Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility within and throughout all levels of the organization; provide ongoing coaching and feedback, manage through conflict, and strive for continuous improvement.
• Strong managerial courage and ability to work through resistance and pushback to change.
• Strong drive for results is essential, with self-directed leadership, requiring minimal supervision & being proactive.
• Strong analytical ability and experience incorporating data/metrics in decision making.
• Must possess high ethical standards and ability to abide by Eaton's values and philosophies.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast paced, changing environment.

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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.

Client-provided location(s): Omaha, NE

Job ID: Eaton-60844Omaha

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-20T18:44:19