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We are seeking a Category Manager to join our Global Purchasing Organization. The Global Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing global category strategies that align with Eaton's business objectives and supply chain priorities across a $600M spend portfolio. This role drives enterprise-wide value through strategic sourcing, supplier optimization, cost productivity, risk mitigation, quality improvement, supply continuity, and innovation.
As the global category expert, this individual provides leadership and market insight to business units and procurement teams, leveraging deep knowledge of suppliers, industry trends, and end markets to create sustainable competitive advantage. The Global Category Manager collaborates closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Commercial teams to support business growth, new product development, and operational excellence. The position serves as the primary liaison between Eaton's Global Purchasing Organization and business units worldwide, leading category strategy deployment, global supplier negotiations, stakeholder alignment, and executive-level reporting.
The role is accountable for delivering key performance metrics, including Cost Out, DPO, Working Capital, Supplier Diversity Spend, Quality, On-Time Delivery, Supply Resiliency, VAVE, and Supplier Innovation, while advancing Eaton's One Supply Chain strategy and maximizing enterprise value through strategic supplier partnerships and category leadership.
Location:
Dublin, Ireland (office-based with hybrid working options available). Travel:
Up to 25% regional and global travel required. Flexible hybrid working model.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead global category and sourcing strategies to drive Cost Out, DPO, Supplier Diversity Spend, Working Capital, Quality, Delivery, and Service performance while achieving business profit plan objectives. Develop and execute enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives that increase leverage, optimize the supply base, and deliver sustainable cost savings. Negotiate and manage strategic supplier contracts and relationships to maximize value, mitigate risk, and ensure supply continuity.
Define and govern category strategies using market intelligence, should-cost analysis, RFQs, e-auctions, and supplier engagement programs. Lead regional and cross-functional teams to achieve procurement, operational, and transformation objectives through innovative, data-driven solutions. Drive supplier performance management, annual business reviews, and strategic negotiations with key suppliers. Benchmark procurement processes and implement best practices to improve efficiency, compliance, and enterprise-wide performance. Partner with business leaders and manufacturing sites to ensure uninterrupted supply at the most competitive total cost.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Minimum 10 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, strategic sourcing, or category management of electronic components. Strong background in Category Management and strategic sourcing. Solid understanding of electronics manufacturing processes and quality requirements. Experience managing global supplier relationships, negotiations, and procurement strategies. Knowledge of continuous improvement frameworks is preferred.…
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