Global Category Manager, Performance Chemicals

Eaton Corporation; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible working solutions

Internal promotion opportunities

Learning and development through Eaton

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Category Manager for Performance Chemicals to drive global category strategies within the Electrical business. Lead cross-functional teams and optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity across Europe and beyond.

The role offers a hybrid work model with international travel up to 25% and exposure to enterprise-wide procurement initiatives. Strong leadership and negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business Administration.
• MBA or additional mechanical/economics degrees are a plus.
• 5–7 years in Supply Chain or Operations with 3+ years as a Category Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy category strategies for Performance Chemicals.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage contracts.
• Drive cost reduction, resiliency, and working capital improvements.
• Collaborate with global teams to align with enterprise roadmaps.
• Present opportunities and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cost analysis

Negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Supply chain awareness

Education

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business Admin

MBA (advantage)

Tools

Ariba RFQs

e-Auctions

Should-Cost analysis

Job description

Eaton is seeking a Category Manager for Performance Chemicals to drive global category strategies within the Electrical business. Lead cross-functional teams and optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity across Europe and beyond.

The role offers a hybrid work model with international travel up to 25% and exposure to enterprise-wide procurement initiatives. Strong leadership and negotiation skills are essential.