Senior Electronics Buyer

Join Eaton and be a part of our commitment to providing impactful, energy-efficient solutions that shape a sustainable future. At Eaton, we make what matters work, and we're dedicated to fostering a workplace where ethics, inclusion, diversity, and our people are at the forefront.

We are ethical - We are passionate - We are responsible - We are efficient - We are transparent - We are learning. We are EATON!

What you'll do:

This role is responsible for managing the strategic buying responsibilities for the Luton site, ensuring the plant achieves objectives relating to supplier management, cost management, quality, delivery, etc.

• Manage day to day issues with suppliers, challenge situations and establish solutions
• Manage database of suppliers, key changes, VMI counts, contract reviews etc accordingly
• Act as point of escalation for critical component shortages - work with suppliers and Eaton corporate team to secure supply
• Provide support and guidance for Operational/Junior Buyers, delegate workload where necessary and monitor for completion
• Drive improvements across all key metrics - SOTD, PPV, DPPM, DPO, inventory levels
• Conduct vendor price negotiations and give direction to operational team on pricing issues
• Manage supplier disputes/performance issues as required
• Review Min Max/Safety stocks/leadtimes/Moqs, with Supply chain
• Manage component obsolescance and PCNs, single source
• Manage PPAP process for NPI/tooling relocation
• Support R&D department on NPI projects
• Any other duties as reasonably required by the Procurement department
• Procurement of a portfolio of materials, goods or services within a category
• Deliver KPI's relating to cost, cash, quality, service and continuity of supply for the portfolio
• Work with suppliers and influence internal stakeholders to implement the innovation strategy, and to evolve the strategy as technology, markets and business needs change
• Continuously gather, analyse, interpret and act upon market intelligence
• Minimise risk to continuity of supply by carrying out supplier risk assessments

• CIPS Level 4 or equivalent procurement qualification preferred

• Electronics manufacturing experience
• SAP, Microsoft Office
• Supplier Management
• Prioritisation of tasks
• Collaborative, adaptable, analytical, good communicator

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• 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