Global Category Manager - Electronics Sourcing & Strategy

Eaton; Netherlands; Híbrido; EUR 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Flexible work

Internal promotion

Eaton University

Wellbeing program

Sustainable energy focus

Descripción de la vacante

Eaton is seeking a Global Category Manager to shape and execute global category strategies across a $600M spend portfolio. This Dublin-based role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Commercial teams to optimize sourcing, drive cost-out, and enhance supply continuity.

The position requires broad experience in electronics manufacturing and supplier negotiations, with regional travel up to 25%.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Electronics manufacturing

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier management

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Descripción del empleo

Eaton is seeking a Global Category Manager to shape and execute global category strategies across a $600M spend portfolio. This Dublin-based role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Commercial teams to optimize sourcing, drive cost-out, and enhance supply continuity.

The position requires broad experience in electronics manufacturing and supplier negotiations, with regional travel up to 25%.