Global Category Leader, Electronics & Sourcing

Eaton; Belgium; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible working solutions

Internal promotion opportunities

Eaton University learning & dev.

Wellbeing and safety emphasis

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Global Category Manager to lead category strategies within its Global Purchasing Organization. Based in Dublin with hybrid options, you will partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Commercial teams to drive value through strategic sourcing and supplier collaboration worldwide.

You will oversee a $600M spend portfolio, deliver Cost Out, improve supplier diversity, and support new product development while advancing Eaton’s One Supply Chain strategy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years in electronics manufacturing, strategic sourcing, or category management of electronic components.
• Strong background in Category Management and strategic sourcing.
• Experience managing global supplier relationships, negotiations, and procurement strategies.
• Proven program management experience, leading cross-functional and complex initiatives.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including team management and development.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence within a matrix organization.

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.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Should-cost analysis

Continuous improvement

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

10+ years in electronics/manufacturing or category management

Job description

Eaton is seeking a Global Category Manager to lead category strategies within its Global Purchasing Organization. Based in Dublin with hybrid options, you will partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Commercial teams to drive value through strategic sourcing and supplier collaboration worldwide.

You will oversee a $600M spend portfolio, deliver Cost Out, improve supplier diversity, and support new product development while advancing Eaton’s One Supply Chain strategy and