Global Electronics Category Manager - Sourcing Leader

Eaton; Finland; Hybrid; EUR 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Flexible working solutions

Internal promotion opportunities

Eaton University learning & dev.

Wellbeing and safety focus

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Global Category Manager to develop and execute global category strategies across a $600M spend portfolio, collaborating with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Commercial teams in a hybrid Dublin-based role.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years in electronics manufacturing or category management, demonstrate strong negotiation and supplier management skills, and lead cross-functional initiatives for cost, quality, and supply continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 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.
• 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 management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Program Management

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Eaton is seeking a Global Category Manager to develop and execute global category strategies across a $600M spend portfolio, collaborating with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Commercial teams in a hybrid Dublin-based role.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years in electronics manufacturing or category management, demonstrate strong negotiation and supplier management skills, and lead cross-functional initiatives for cost, quality, and supply continuity.