Purchasing Coordinator
Today Sherman, TX
About us
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere.
- Size: 10,000+ employees
- Industry: Engineering
Eaton's ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Purchasing Coordinator.
The hourly rate for this position is $29.31 per hour.
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 this function you will:
• Communicate and coordinate with all levels of management to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials.
• Prepare and process purchase orders using SAP and Ariba.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Senior Buyer, including follow-up with suppliers, expediting orders, maintaining procurement records, and assisting with purchasing activities as needed.
• Assist with supplier communications, issue resolution, and other procurement-related tasks to support business objectives.
• Assist in resolving receipt and invoice discrepancies to ensure timely vendor payment.
• Coordinate cycle count of indirect and consumable materials.
• Actively prepare for and participate in the plant physical inventory.
• Perform other various duties and responsibilities related to the purchasing function as assigned.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
• 2-year degree from an accredited institution or a minimum of two years' experience performing purchasing functions in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of the procure-to-pay (P2P) process, including purchase order creation, pricing verification, invoice matching, and accounts payable procedures.
• Comfortable with technology and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area of Sherman, TX will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 3 + years of related experience within the supply chain function, preferably in purchasing.
• SAP business system experience.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
Skills:
Position Requirements:
• Ability to read and write fluently in English.
• Basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office).
• Ability to work with limited or no supervision.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks along with excellent time management skills and customer service skills.
• Ability to conceptualize, define and resolve complex problems.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and facilitation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills to effectively interface with suppliers, production, customer service, accounts payable and management.
• Understanding of purchase order processes, supplier pricing, invoice reconciliation, and basic Accounts Payable concepts.
• Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies related to purchase orders, receipts, pricing, and invoices.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
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.
The hourly rate for this position is $29.31 per hour.
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 this function you will:
• Communicate and coordinate with all levels of management to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials.
• Prepare and process purchase orders using SAP and Ariba.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Senior Buyer, including follow-up with suppliers, expediting orders, maintaining procurement records, and assisting with purchasing activities as needed.
• Assist with supplier communications, issue resolution, and other procurement-related tasks to support business objectives.
• Assist in resolving receipt and invoice discrepancies to ensure timely vendor payment.
• Coordinate cycle count of indirect and consumable materials.
• Actively prepare for and participate in the plant physical inventory.
• Perform other various duties and responsibilities related to the purchasing function as assigned.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
• 2-year degree from an accredited institution or a minimum of two years' experience performing purchasing functions in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of the procure-to-pay (P2P) process, including purchase order creation, pricing verification, invoice matching, and accounts payable procedures.
• Comfortable with technology and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area of Sherman, TX will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 3 + years of related experience within the supply chain function, preferably in purchasing.
• SAP business system experience.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
Skills:
Position Requirements:
• Ability to read and write fluently in English.
• Basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office).
• Ability to work with limited or no supervision.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks along with excellent time management skills and customer service skills.
• Ability to conceptualize, define and resolve complex problems.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and facilitation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills to effectively interface with suppliers, production, customer service, accounts payable and management.
• Understanding of purchase order processes, supplier pricing, invoice reconciliation, and basic Accounts Payable concepts.
• Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies related to purchase orders, receipts, pricing, and invoices.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
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.
Additional Information
- Salary: $29/hr
- Posted: today