Filtration Buyer (German 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 Buyer is responsible for revision of purchase requisitions, order placement, negotiation, supplier follow-up, measurement, and control of supplier performance. Main Responsibilities: • Sourcing new potential suppliers • New supplier set up and updating supplier name, bank details, terms etc. • Supplying process audits (new suppliers / current suppliers) • Inquiring quotations, price comparing, bargains, reporting • Control inventory impact by analyzing MOQ vs consumption • Runs, analyzes and report causes with action plan for price variances (PPV) • Maintain MRP health by aligning purchase order dates and managing purchase order quantities • Run and respond to daily MRP report (Place PO, Reschedule In, Reschedule Out, Cancels, Late PO’s) • Resolve PO/Invoice discrepancies in a timely manner • Process supplier related RMA’s • Track progression of purchase orders, investigate factors that affect schedules, and modify plans as necessary • Following the required processes for implementing new parts (starting tool make, initial sampling process, implementing) • Making and putting purchasing orders (PO) according to monthly sales forecasts and production plans. • Following the purchasing part prices by cost breakdowns. • Negotiate price increases and submit price increase request using SPIR process • Following up nonconforming products • Expedite critical orders throughout the supply chain, works with divisional supply chain team for escalations. • Inform management of potential production problems and assist in the implementation of both short- and long-term solutions. • Continuous improvement studies about purchasing parts (savings, quality improvement) • Current supplier’s performance evaluations • Other duties as assigned. ## Qualifications: * A-Level or comparable 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 ## Skills: \- Experience of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding purchasing, logistics, incoming product inspection and inventory control \- Ability to communicate – written and verbal (German AND English Language) \- Project management experience in a business environment \- Demonstrated use of negotiated techniques and tactics \- Proficiency with computers including MS Office (Excel) and ERP systems \- Willingness to learn to decipher technical data to make purchasing decisions \- Basic knowledge of financial accounting \- Demonstrated ability to work well with others \- Demonstrated ability to support a cross-functional team \- Possesses talent to resolve business challenges and influence others ## What We Offer: * Wide Range of Employee Benefits: Hybrid work model, Annual bonus, Cafeteria, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, -...