Indirect Procurement Category Manager

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

The Indirect Procurement Category Manager EMEA - Professional Services amp IT is responsible for the definition and deployment in conjunction with key stakeholders across all business groups of the Sourcing strategy for the designated categories across all countries in EMEA The position is responsible for the regional selection and relationship building with key suppliers for an effective program management of designated categories within the region and for the year over year reduction in overall total cost of ownership of the same

What you ll do Provide regional leadership management and oversight for the designated Professional Services amp IT categories Total 80m spend on the EMEA region Under the leadership of the EMEA Professional Services amp IT Procurement Lead in conjunction with respective business unit stakeholders and the Corporate GPO Global Category Leads develop align and deploy effective key Category strategies for the related categories with accountability to positively impact associated annual category spend Deliver an annual Cost Out into the businesses P amp L amp drive Cost Avoidance of inflationary and discretionary spending items where appropriate impacting Total Cost of Ownership TCO for assigned categories increasing leverage across a rationalized set of preferred supplier partners Deliver Working Cost Improvement across the supply base on an annual basis Total 80m spend Responsible to define and document a Preferred Supplier List and contracts roadmap working collaboratively with business units to convert spend to either strategic or approved supply base With this approach create and leverage a rationalized supply base that covers the majority of spend and is managed at a strategic level Lead and occasionally support RFP RFQ exercises on supported categories and sub-categories including coordination with all the regions and project management until deployment is fully executedDrive a culture of continuous improvement through deployment of common standards and best practice

Request for Proposal Request for Quote Bachelor s DegreeMinimum 8-10 years of experience in the Indirect Procurement and/or Supply Chain ManagementProven track record of Indirect Procurement of Professional Services & IT (e.g. HR, Office Products, IT, Finance, Legal) is a mustRegional experience in EMEA, especially in EuropeExperience in use of Procurement tools such as Spend Analysis, Contracts Database, Supplier Management Systems and Sourcing tools (e.g. Ariba)Excellent SCM sourcing and supplier management process and deployment knowledgeStrong negotiation skills, contracting experience and customer orientationExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong ability to effectively communicate with Top ManagersInter-functional interaction in a highly demanding environmentEfficient negotiator, leadership in communication, service oriented