Buyer Team Leader

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:

The Buyer Team Leader oversees a team of buyers responsible for securing raw materials and finished goods to support uninterrupted production and customer fulfilment or a specific portfolio of finished goods. This role ensures timely purchasing execution, supplier performance, accurate inventory levels, and alignment with planning, logistics, and quality teams. This role will drive daily operational excellence, resolves supply issues, and develops purchasing capabilities across the team. This role will require the ability to work E2E and collaboratively across the various supply chain teams specifically network planning as well as customer service, warehousing, finance etc. As this role will deputise for their leader and present to senior leaders in the organisation, it requires effective communication, a results focus and an ability to clearly define root cause and action plans.

Main Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership - Lead, coach, and develop a team of buyers managing raw materials and finished goods purchasing.
• Peformance Development - support th network purchasing leader in optimising the perfroamnce of the overall team performance.
• Material Availability - Ensure all required materials and finished goods are available to meet production and customer demand.
• Supplier Performance Management - Monitor and improve supplier on-time delivery, responsiveness, and adherence to agreed lead times.
• Purchase Order Management - Oversee PO creation, accuracy, confirmations, and delivery tracking to maintain reliable supply.
• Issue Escalation & Resolution - Lead escalations for late deliveries, shortages, quality issues, and logistics delays.
• Inventory & Lead-Time Optimisation - Work with planning to optimise safety stock, MOQ alignment, and replenishment parameters.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with production, planning, logistics, and quality to resolve supply constraints and improve processes.
• Data & KPI Reporting - Track and report key purchasing KPIs such as OTD, order cycle time, shortages, and inventory health.
• Process Improvement - Standardise purchasing processes, improve efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supplier Communication Frameworks - Ensure consistent communication, escalation paths, and expectations with suppliers.

• Bachelor's degree required (preferably in Materials/Production/Operations Management or a similar field)
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing and experience leading teams

• SAP MM advanced level, MS Office advanced level, experience with Kinaxis would be a plus
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken)
• Accountable - takes initiative
• Collaborative - works well in cross functional teams
• Result-oriented
• Efficient
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to analyse operational problems in a short time based on data-driven KPIs and/or unexpected time-critical situations (eg Delivery Problems)
• High level of accuracy

• Wide Range of Employee Benefits: Hybrid work model, Annual bonus, Cafeteria, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, - Eye-glass refund, AYCM partnership, Internal reward system (E-Stars)
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Access comprehensive support programs designed to enhance your overall wellbeing
• Family Friendly: Enjoy a family-friendly environment with policies that support work-life balance
• Talent Management and Career Development: We are dedicated to your professional growth, with a strong focus on internal mobility, continuous learning, and peer coaching
• Dog-Friendly: Bring your furry friend to work in our dog-friendly office
• Dedicated Spaces: Utilize our family room, multi-prayer room, stretching room, and chill room for your comfort and convenience
• Company Yoga Sessions: Participate in regular yoga sessions to stay fit and relaxed
• Social Responsibility: Join a socially responsible organization committed to making a positive impact
• Employee Appreciation Day: Celebrate with us on Employee Appreciation Day, recognizing your hard work and contributions