Strategic Buyer - Network

Currently located in Titchfield, Hampshire, Eaton's Aerospace business stands as a global leader in aerospace fuel systems. Our site is relocating to a newly constructed facility in Daedalus. This state-of-the-art site will serve as the Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing across Europe. We are a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, with extensive fuel and air system test facilities enabling testing across a range of conditions and fuels.

In This Function You Will

• The Supply Chain orchestration from customer to supplier requires a strong operational partner to manage, measure and maintain business relations with external supply chain partners.
• The Strategic Buyer - Networks is responsible for complex procurement of custom products and services and related supply chain aspects, including purchase orders, inbound volumes, spend, forecast and capacity commits, supplier performance and compliance, with a focus on non-standard, non-repeat buying, including stranger / alien programs.
• The Buyer’s focus lies on new and defined suppliers for a range of products procured from outside of Eaton.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day.

Responsibilities

• Procure parts and services with complex or custom requirements, focusing on non-standard, non-repeat buying, including stranger / alien programs.
• Drive the part deactivation and reactivation processes, including obsolescence management to meet customer demands.
• Collaborate in the Aftermarket quoting process with commercial teams.
• Manage the producibility decision process for the plant (dormant parts / “none” process / supplier unknown).
• Manage in-site transitions (supplier movement / gate processes / ramp up / ramp down) based on risk matrix.
• Manage all technical procurement activities associated with ITAR & Other undisclosed programs.
• Receive, validate and communicate Engineering Specs for parts with support of Engineering – ITAR & Other undisclosed programs.
• Engage suppliers in tender preparation and align on responsibilities for delivery.
• Manage Material Forecast collaboration and receive capacity commits from suppliers.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, operations or a combination of those functions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or supply chain from an accredited institution.
• 2+ years of procurement or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years’ experience with SAP MRP/ERP system (preferred).
• 2+ years’ experience working in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.

Skills

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment, drive results and change through others.
• Effective oral and written communication, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage by influence through solid relationships and a process focus.
• Ability to present results and recommendations to senior-level executives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Challenging projects in a dynamic, collaborative team.
• Great company benefits and opportunities for internal promotion.
• Investment in employee development through Eaton University.
• Focus on reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Wellbeing initiatives and a health-and-safety focused environment.

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo additional screening as part of the recruitment process. All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination on the basis of 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.