
Purchasing Coordinator
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Eaton Corporation is hiring a Purchasing Coordinator. The Purchasing Coordinator manages end-to-end purchasing operations, including local and inter-company procurement, order fulfillment, delivery coordination, payment processing, and supplier relationship management. This role involves close collaboration with Planning, CS, and inter-company teams to maintain accurate ERP data and ensure a stable production supply chain. The coordinator also supports new product development by engaging early and identifying new suppliers.
Key focus areas include Manage end-to-end purchasing operations for local and inter-company procurement, Work closely with Planning, CS, and inter-company teams to maintain accurate ERP data, and Prepare Purchase Requests and issue Purchase Orders based on MFG component shortage alerts.
Successful candidates bring Experience With ERP/MFG Systems. Important skills include ERP/MFG Systems, Cross-Functional Coordination, Supplier Negotiation, and Business-Level English.
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Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets.
What you’ll do:
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Manages end-to-end purchasing operations for both local and inter-company (overseas) procurement, covering order fulfillment, delivery coordination, payment processing, and supplier relationship management.
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Works closely with Planning, CS, and inter-company teams to maintain accurate ERP data and ensure a stable production supply chain.
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Procurement – Local Suppliers• Prepare Purchase Requests and issue Purchase Orders based on MFG component shortage alerts• Confirm part numbers, pricing, and lead times with suppliers; submit component schedules to planners for local assembly• Obtain multiple competitive quotations to ensure cost-effective sourcing• Receive and inspect incoming goods; process appropriate supplier payments
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Procurement – Inter-Company & Overseas• Prepare Purchase Requests and issue Purchase Orders for inter-company and overseas suppliers• Confirm part numbers, lead times, and transfer prices (TP); submit delivery schedules to inter-company CSR• Review cost breakdowns and submit new TP requests to maintain accurate pricing and appropriate margins• Acknowledge SOs for inter-company resale items; input confirmed delivery dates into MFG• Coordinate with CS team to communicate delivery schedules to customers and negotiate adjustments when needed
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Payment & Logistics• Process and verify forwarder (FedEx) invoices for each AWB to ensure accurate and timely logistics and payment• Manage import inspection supplier (TACHI & INOUE) for resale items• Coordinate import schedules and manage delivery priorities
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ERP / MFG System Maintenance• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the ERP system to support stable production and purchasing operations• Create and update Supplier Master and Item Master records, including pricing, transfer prices, cost breakdowns, and production lead times
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Supplier & Inter-Company Relationship Management• Hold periodic meetings with key suppliers to proactively identify and prevent potential issues• Monitor delivery status, manage priorities, and conduct negotiations as needed• Hold regular online conferences with inter-company planners to address and resolve delivery delays
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New Product Development Support• Engage early in the NPD process to support product understanding and supplier selection• Identify and develop new suppliers aligned with future development needs and emerging technologies
Qualifications:
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Experience with ERP/MFG systems (data entry & maintenance)
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Cross-functional coordination with Planning, CS, and overseas teams
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Supplier negotiation on pricing, delivery, and priority
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Business-level English for inter-company communication
At Eaton, we don’t just want to offer you a job, but a journey and experience. Our goal is to give you the space to find that sweet spot where your passion meets purpose.
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