Associate Buyer CoE

Our SCM Center of Excellence in Santo Domingo is currently seeking a Associate Buyer CoE. We're looking for talented professionals who are passionate about supply chain, innovation, and operational excellence to join our dynamic team. What you’ll do: Job Summary: The Associated Buyer is responsible for managing purchasing activities for assigned Vendors and SKUs, supporting Eaton manufacturing plants across the Americas region from our Center of Excellence in Dominican Republic. This role ensures timely and accurate procurement of goods while driving operational efficiency, compliance with company policies, and maintaining strong vendor relationships to support business continuity. Job

Responsibilities:
• Purchase Order Management: Create, review, and process purchase orders accurately and on time for assigned vendors and SKUs.
• Vendor Coordination: Communicate with vendors regarding order status, delivery schedules, and issue resolution.
• Execute exception messages from MRP/Kinaxis (postponement/anticipation/cancellation of orders) and manage internal escalations.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure availability of parts by performing daily follow-up and analyzing MRP recommendations.
• Purchasing Activities: support in administrative and operational tasks related to purchasing, such as documentation, and reporting.
• Provide backup for other buyers when needed.
• Data Accuracy: Maintain accurate records in the ERP systems and ensure proper documentation for assign SKUs & Vendors
• Follow standard process defined and look forward for further improvements to make process more lean
• Manage timely resolution of Supplier invoice
• Manage daily transactions, promptly resolve issues, and assist with purchasing activities.

Qualifications:
Education level required:
• Associate Degree (University student in the final term or with 90% of credits completed) in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, International Business or related Years and area of experience required:
• Minimum 2 years or more (clerical experience) in procurement, sourcing, material management or related areas. Technical knowledge:
• ERP

Experience:
Mapics,SAP, Oracle, MS Office advanced level, Kinaxis, Vista
• Bilingual: Spanish and in English

Skills:
*Basic understanding of Material Management Process and negotiation *Knowledge of procurement processes and ERP systems. *Problem-solving mindset for operational issues areas Soft

Skills:
* Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple requests.
* Strong attention to detail
* Good communication abilities.
* CI mindset
* Proactive Can Do Attitude
* Ability to work in a team
* Capacity and ability to work under pressure and prioritize Attributes: Passionate, Accountable, Transparent, Learner, Ethical, Efficient. Competencies: Thinks & acts strategically; builds organizational capability; gets results through self and others; models a digital mindset and inclusive behavior #LI-CR1 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.