Buyer
Employer · Eaton
Supply and logistics managerFull-timeMealsBudapest
At Eaton, we are 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, serving as the central hub for business services. As a Buyer, you will be a part of our purchasing organization ensuring our manufacturing plants and distribution centres have the right materials at the right time.
Tasks
- Responsible for the end‑to‑end procurement of raw materials and finished goods, ensuring continuity of supply to support operational and production requirements.
- Manage purchase orders, delivery schedules, and material availability in alignment with production plans.
- Resolve supply issues, shortages, and quality concerns through close collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Drive supplier performance and KPIs to meet Eaton's standards by proactively managing relationships and ensuring suppliers fully understand and adhere to Eaton's requirements.
- Act as the primary escalation point for supplier performance issues and lead the resolution of challenges affecting material supply.
- Accountable for maintaining accurate material master data in SAP for all assigned materials.
- Cross‑functional engagement to support operational excellence, working with production planners, network schedulers, logistics, customs etc.
- Continuous improvement as new systems and processes are implemented across the organisation.
Conditions & benefits
Wide Range of Employee BenefitsHybrid work model, Annual bonus, Cafeteria, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Eye-glass refund, AYCM partnership, Internal reward system (E-Stars)Employee Wellbeing SupportAccess comprehensive support programs designed to enhance your overall wellbeingFamily FriendlyEnjoy a family-friendly environment with policies that support work-life balanceTalent Management and Career DevelopmentWe are dedicated to your professional growth, with a strong focus on internal mobility, continuous learning, and peer coachingDog-FriendlyBring your furry friend to work in our dog-friendly officeDedicated SpacesUtilize our family room, multi-prayer room, stretching room, and chill room for your comfort and convenienceCompany Yoga SessionsParticipate in regular yoga sessions to stay fit and relaxedSocial ResponsibilityJoin a socially responsible organization committed to making a positive impactEmployee Appreciation DayCelebrate with us on Employee Appreciation Day, recognizing your hard work and contributions
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant area preferred, SCM, Engineering, technical qualifications.
- Exposure to manufacturing or industrial supply chains (make‑to‑order / make‑to‑stock environments)
- 3-5 years of direct material purchasing in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- SAP MM advanced level, Kinaxis (ideal) MS Office advanced level
- Fluency in English (both written and spoken)
- Accountable - takes initiative
- Collaborative - works well in cross functional teams
- Results focused
- Efficient
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to analyse operational problems in a short time based on data-driven KPIs and / or unexpected time-critical situations