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.

Electronic Commerce

• eCommerce Trading Partner Agreement and Registration
• Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
• Invoicing
• • European i Supplier Login instructions and Registration
  • North America Supplier Invoicing Self Service Tool and Registration
• Purchase Orders
• • Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
  • Supplier Vis Registration
• Supplier Select - This collaboration tool, provides our suppliers 24/7 access to all of their online transactions with us. For more information, contact your Eaton Supplier Resource Management representative.
• Web Application FAQ - Learn more about web-based applications available to Eaton suppliers.

Ethics

• Eaton Code of Ethics - Eaton Corporation requires that its directors, officers and employees abide by these fundamental principles of ethical behavior in performing their duties. The Code is published in 19 languages.
• Eaton Ethic’s Guide - Published in 16 languages, the Ethics Guide is intended to give Eaton employees around the world general guidance in making ethical business decisions and to direct them to sources for further help.
• Gift and Entertainment Policy - Eaton developed this policy to help employees make the right decisions when providing or accepting gifts, entertainment or travel while conducting business on behalf of Eaton.
• Code of Supplier Conduct - The values and business practices Eaton looks for in its suppliers.

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

Purchase Order (PO) Terms

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

Shipping to Eaton (Logistics)

• Eaton Routing Instructions – U.S, Shipment Activity

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

• Supplier Gateway

Supplier Quality

• Supplier Excellence Manual
• WISPER Overview Presentation
• WISPER Supplier Registration and Contacts