Buyer
Employer · Eaton Corporation
Supply and logistics managerFull-timeBudapest
Eaton is a power management company focusing on delivery energy efficient products and services to help our customers manage power more reliably, efficiently, safely and sustainably. As a part of our purchasing organisation this role will ensure our manufacturing plants and distribution centres have the right materials at the right time. Our EMEA Business Service Center (BSC) in Budapest is Eaton's largest office in the region, acting as the central hub for business services.
Tasks
- The Buyer will be 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, resolving 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 acting as the primary escalation point.
- Accountable for maintaining accurate material master data in SAP for all assigned materials.
- Cross‑functional engagement supporting operational excellence, working with production planners, network schedulers, logistics, and customs.
- 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 DevelopmentDedicated 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