Buyer (French Speaker)

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:

- Procure direct materials (Internal & External) following plant and corporate regulations
- Initiate RFQ process and negotiations with external suppliers
- Communicate and coordinate with network schedulers for plan and execution updates
- Understand 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
- Resolve internal discrepancies with operations and external issues with suppliers (e.g. delivery issues, claims, quality issues etc.)
- Work closely with logistics partners & Logistics schedulers/planners and suppliers for material delivery as per incoterms.
- Evaluate and monitor supply performance and work with suppliers and category managers to implement corrective/preventive actions for on time performance improvement.
- Supplier invoice management and support in resolution of holds for timely payments
- Maintain inventory levels of materials in accordance with the objectives set and work with inputs from inventory analysts and network schedulers for optimized inventory level.
- Assessing and mitigating risks associated with the supply chain to ensure continuity and reliability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree
• 2-3 years of experience in supply chain/procurement

Skills:
• Ability to communicate in both English and French 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 experience
• Supplier health check experience
• Ability to communicate effectively
• CI mindset
• Proactive Can Do Attitude
• Ability to work in a team
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

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

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.

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.