Buyer Assistant - 1st Shift

Arden, North Carolina, USA, 28704Full-time2026-11-12

Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Support production areas by ensuring material availability and achieving inventory targets through complete materials management.

Role type

Buyer Assistant

Builds

Material availability and inventory targets for assigned production areas

Domain

Manufacturing / Supply Chain

Required skills

PO management, vendor relationship management, material requirements reporting, surplus/non-conforming material processing, stocking plan review, expediting, safety compliance, BOM reading, AS400/MAPICS/Vista/Enovia systems, Microsoft Excel/Outlook

Preferred skills

2-year Associates Degree, Supply Chain and/or Planning Experience

Responsibilities

Review and manage PO status, develop working relationships with vendors, modify PO dates, initiate critical material reports, process surplus/non-conforming material, work with Manufacturing Engineers on stocking plans, coordinate with Expeditor, collaborate with Supply Chain Team, observe safety regulations, maintain clean workplace

Seniority

Entry-level / Individual Contributor

About Eaton

Eaton is a power management company made up of over 92,000 employees, doing business in more than 175 countries. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.