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Eaton

Sr. Global Indirect Buyer

McAllen, TX

Eaton's VEH EMB eMobility division is currently seeking a Sr. Global Indirect Buyer.

What you'll do:

The primary function of the Sr. Global Indirect Buyer is to develop actions and execute on actions to achieve profit plan goals in terms of cost-out, payment terms, supplier consolidation and supply chain resiliency for assigned categories. The Sr. Global Indirect Buyer also manages relationships and performance of eMobility's indirect and logistics supply base.

Summary of Primary responsibilities:

• Independently identify cost-out opportunities (negotiation, resourcing, VAVE) with the global eMobility indirect and logistics supply base.
• Identify logistics continuous improvement opportunities by partnering with plant materials teams (Planners and Material Managers; Examples: change mode of shipment, air freight reduction, consolidation of shipments).

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• Deploy Vehicle Group and Global Procurement office logistics strategies across eMobility.
• Lead execution of cost-out opportunities and timely implementation to budgeted cost-out.
• Manage cross functional teams, maintain action trackers and heatmaps and report on progress of cost-out projects.
• Maintain cost-out projects in Global Procurement SharePoint cost-out database (timing, benefit, milestones etc.).
• Actively drives supply base continuous improvement.
• Categorization of indirect spend and maintenance of supplier meta data in GPS (Global Procurement SharePoint).
• In times of high inflation, the role requires supplier price increase management including supplier negotiation, development of mitigation action plans, analysis and administration.
• Always aligns with Global Category Management on category strategy and strategic supply base.
• Ensures full leverage of Eaton Global Procurement Office tools and resources.
• Globally create preferred supplier base for indirect and Logistic sources in eMobility.
• Leads global cost out events for all eMobility in coordination with global category managers.

A. Meets profit plan goals in terms of cost-out, payment terms, supplier consolidation and supply chain resilience.
B. Partners with Eaton Global Procurement Office Category Managers to drive supply base improvements.
C. Compliance to Eaton's sourcing process and global supply chain policies.
D. Aligns with Eaton Global Procurement Office Category Managers on strategy.

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Qualifications:

Basic Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of procurement experience with demonstrated ability to independently identify cost-out opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams through all project stages to execution of cost-out projects.

Preferred Requirements:
• Master's degree in an engineering discipline or supply chain.
• Past working experience in design engineering (ME/EE) or quality engineering.
• Past experience managing indirect categories, in particular drive cost-out.

Skills:

Position Criteria:
• Strong analytical and cognitive skills.
• Excellent SCM sourcing and supplier management process and deployment knowledge.
• Experience working with a centralized, global procurement organization.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship building and teamwork skills.
• Strong negotiation skills, knowledge, and experience.
• Strong experience in complex project management including but not limited to multi-country/regional scope and cross-functional coordination.
• Possess knowledge of the various Manufacturing related categories and EPR system processes e.g. SAP.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced understanding of Logistics processes and freight management tools.
• Proficiency in using Word, Power Point and Excel.

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): Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Job ID: Eaton-687210811978
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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