Senior 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:

As a Senior Buyer, you will manage the value stream from suppliers to distribution centers and production plants, ensuring material availability and effective finished-goods inventory management. You will maintain accurate system records, support customer satisfaction through effective planning and execution, and report directly to the Network Purchasing Leader.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage the flow of goods from suppliers/factories to distribution centers and production plants.
• Ensure material demand is met and deliveries occur on time.
• Hold weekly/monthly calls with top 3-5 critical vendors.
• Maintain a clear purchase order book, reviewing overdue, unconfirmed, or open orders and rescheduling as needed
• Maintain accurate purchasing data in SAP to ensure correct and timely PO processing.
• Review SOPs and processes, identifying improvement needs and supporting CI actions, including RCA.
• Allocate stock based on approved requests and manage first-level escalations from Customer Service.
• Act as first escalation point when the Team Leader is absent.
• Serve as key user for SAP and Kinaxis and support team members with technical questions.
• Investigate and resolve blocked invoices weekly (price/quantity deviations).
• Track and improve KPIs
• Escalate incorrect MRP parameters to the Inventory Specialist.
• Support projects and improvement initiatives as needed.
• Respond to warehouse tickets and help solve inbound discrepancies.
• Support CM with price, consumption, MOQ, and material analyses.
• Train new employees.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferrably in relevant area
• 3+ years in Purchasing/Supply Chain Management

Skills:

• SAP MM advanced level, MS Office advanced level
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken)
• Continuous Improvement mindset/experience preferred
• Open, proactive and cooperative
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Willing to take ownership
• Analytical and cognitive
• Ability to analyze operational problems in a short time based on data-driven KPIs and / or unexpected critical situations (eg Delivery Problems)

What We Offer:

• 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

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.

Client-provided location(s): Budapest, Hungary

Job ID: Eaton-59768Budapest

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-05T18:43:57