Eaton works with suppliers who deliver the best quality, value and service at the most competitive cost. Our suppliers are innovative and dedicated to driving continuous improvement in their operations. Together we address all aspects of cost reduction, waste elimination and efficiency improvement in a dynamic global environment.

As an integrated operating company, we harness our size, strength and scope through the common tools and processes to drive change and rapidly leverage best practices across the organization. To this end, the Supply Chain Management (SCM) group actively assists in improving profitability and accelerating the realignment and global consolidation of our businesses. Our efforts benefit our customers, shareholders and the communities in which we live and work.

IDEAS Program
Eaton actively works with suppliers to achieve cost reductions and other improvements.

Supplier Diversity
Eaton is dedicated to providing equal opportunities to diverse business enterprises. Get details about our Supplier Diversity Program.

Code of Supplier Conduct
The values and business practices Eaton looks for in its suppliers.

Purchase Order Terms and Conditions - U.S.
Terms and conditions applicable when a U.S. Eaton operation or plant issues a purchase order to a U.S.-based supplier.

Purchase Order Terms - International
Terms and conditions applicable when: (1) a U.S.-based Eaton operation or plant issues a purchase order to a supplier outside of the U.S. and Canada; or (2) a non-U.S.-based Eaton operation or plant issues a purchase order to a supplier not located in in the country in which the Eaton entity is based.

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Integrating business data between Eaton divisions and Eaton suppliers.

Supplier Web Applications FAQ
Learn more about web-based applications available to Eaton suppliers.