Supply Chain Specialist (home-based) in Wimborne Minster

Eaton Wimborne is redefining what’s possible in aerospace and defence. With a 1,000-strong team and a legacy of engineering precision, we design and manufacture world-class air-to-air refuelling systems and actuation solutions that support some of the most critical missions on the planet. This is a high-tech centre of excellence harnessing AI, machine learning, integrated testing, and next-generation systems to create equipment trusted by governments and defence forces worldwide.

As a defence site, we operate under ITAR regulations and all applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. If you thrive in fast-moving environments, love solving problems before they become problems, and enjoy building strong relationships with suppliers, this role puts you right at the heart of our operation.

As a Buyer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our production lines run smoothly by securing the materials, components, and services that keep our business moving. You’ll own your supplier portfolio, drive performance, and influence outcomes across the organisation. This is a role for someone who enjoys autonomy, accountability, and the satisfaction of seeing their decisions directly impact delivery, quality, and cost.

• Vendor performance ownership: You’ll manage and develop your supplier base, ensuring they consistently deliver on time, to spec, and to cost.
• Issue resolution: From FAIR and NCR issues to technical or commercial challenges, you’ll drive problems to closure.
• Supplier communication: You’ll negotiate delivery, pricing, and priorities to keep supply on track.
• Master data ownership: You’ll ensure part records are accurate and compliant.
• Performance monitoring: You’ll track OTD, quality, and cost performance, and report on supplier KPIs.
• Non-conformance management: You’ll coordinate returns and replenishment to minimise production impact.
• Compliance: You’ll operate in line with FAR/DFAR, ITAR/EAR, and company policies.

Experience in a supply chain environment, ideally as a Buyer in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace sectors. A degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or equivalent industry experience. Ability to work under tight financial and time constraints.

We make your aspirations matter. Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible. 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.

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.