Buyer (German Speaker) at Eaton USA

Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fluent English, German, MS Office, Excel, Purchasing, Procurement, ERP System Experience, SAP, Oracle, Vista, BaaN, RFQ Process Management, Supplier Health Check, Effective Communication, CI Mindset, Proactive Can Do Attitude

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

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: The purpose of the positon is to support Eaton manufacturing plants and other Eaton locations in the EMEA region with operational procurement activities from our Center of Excellence (CoE) office in Budapest. Main Responsibilities: Procures direct materials (Internal & External) following plant and corporate regulations (QA, SCM) Communicates and coordinates with network schedulers for plan and execution updates Understands material requirements and processes requisitions to provide POs to suppliers (Internal & External) Works closely with suppliers to ensure on time delivery of material to plant Executes exception messages from MRP/Kinaxis (postponement/anticipation/cancellation of orders) and manage internal escalations Resolving internal discrepancies with operations and external issues with suppliers (e.g. delivery issues, claims, quality issues etc.) Works closely with logistics partners & Logistics schedulers/planners and suppliers for material delivery as per incoterms Evaluates and monitors supply performance (SOTD) and works with suppliers and category managers to implement corrective/preventive actions for on time performance improvement Weekly Cadence with Incumbent Suppliers ensuring line of Balance Supplier invoice management and support in resolution of holds for timely payments Maintains inventory levels of materials in accordance with the objectives set, and works with inputs from inventory analysts and network schedulers for optimized inventory level Coordinates with Supplier Quality and suppliers for RMA of defective parts and related reverse logistics Maintains relevant purchasing data in collaboration with Data Health and Commodity team Utilizes all digital tools available for SCM for maximized efficiency Share Forecast with Suppliers (Manual/Kinaxis Supplier Collaboration) Qualifications: Bachelor's degree 1-3 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management preferred Skills: • Fluent English and the ability to use German (written and oral) in a professional capacity • MS Office skills (Excel) • Experience in purchasing/procurement (manufacturing environment preferred) • ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, Vista, BaaN, …) • RFQ process management • Supplier health check • Ability to communicate effectively • CI mindset • Proactive Can Do Attitude • Ability to work in a team • High level of accuracy 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.

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Responsibilities

The primary function is to support Eaton manufacturing plants and other locations in the EMEA region with operational procurement activities from the Center of Excellence office in Budapest. This involves procuring direct materials, managing supplier communications, processing requisitions into purchase orders, and ensuring on-time delivery of materials.