Global Electronics Category Leader

Eaton; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Flexible working

Eaton University

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Global Category Manager in Dublin, Ireland, to lead global category strategies across a $600M spend portfolio and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Commercial teams. You will drive cost out, supplier optimization, and risk mitigation while supporting product development and enterprise-wide improvements.

As the global category expert, you will negotiate strategic contracts, lead cross-functional teams, and provide executive-level reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing, strategic sourcing, or category management of electronic components.
• Experience managing global supplier relationships, negotiations, and procurement strategies.
• 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.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Cost reduction

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Eaton is seeking a Global Category Manager in Dublin, Ireland, to lead global category strategies across a $600M spend portfolio and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Commercial teams. You will drive cost out, supplier optimization, and risk mitigation while supporting product development and enterprise-wide improvements.

As the global category expert, you will negotiate strategic contracts, lead cross-functional teams, and provide executive-level reporting.