EMEA Indirect Procurement Lead - Professional Services & IT

Eaton; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking an Indirect Procurement Category Manager for EMEA focusing on Professional Services and IT. You will lead regional strategy development, collaborate with business units, and manage supplier relationships to optimize cost performance.

Responsibilities include driving cost out, leading RFP/RFQ events, and implementing common standards across the region. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills are essential in this demanding role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience in Indirect Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management.
• Proven track record in Procuring Professional Services & IT.
• Regional experience in EMEA, especially Europe.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional leadership and oversight for Professional Services and IT categories in the EMEA region.
• Develop and deploy category strategies with business unit stakeholders and Global Category Leads.
• Manage supplier relationships and drive reductions in total cost of ownership.
• Lead RFP/RFQ exercises and coordinate with regions until deployment.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization across procurement processes.

Skills

Category management

Sourcing strategy

Supplier management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

RFP/RFQ

Spend analysis

EMEA regional experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ariba

Contracts database

Supplier management systems

Job description

Eaton is seeking an Indirect Procurement Category Manager for EMEA focusing on Professional Services and IT. You will lead regional strategy development, collaborate with business units, and manage supplier relationships to optimize cost performance.

Responsibilities include driving cost out, leading RFP/RFQ events, and implementing common standards across the region. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills are essential in this demanding role.