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:

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. 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 out purchasing organisation this role will ensure our manufacturing plants and distribution centres have the right materials at the right time.   This role will be responsible for the purchasing of raw materials and finished goods from around the globe ensuring we are  able to delight our customers.

Your main responsibilities:

• The Buyer will 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.
• Maintain accurate material master data in SAP for all assigned materials.
• Work cross-functionally to support operational excellence, working with production planners, network schedulers, logistics, customs etc.
• Support continuous improvement as new systems and processes are implemented across the organisation.
• Be an effective communicator, with a can-do approach working with precision and urgency.
• Utilise SAP and Kinaxis and adapt to process changes as we develop our processes.

Qualifications:

• A-Level or comparable.
• Bachelor's degree in a 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.

• Skills

  • SAP MM advanced level.
  • Kinaxis (ideal).
  • MS Office advanced level.
  • Fluency in English and German (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 (e.g. Delivery Problems).
  
  

  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.