Global Electronics Category Lead

Eaton; Beachwood (OH); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s Global Category Manager - Electronics role is hybrid, operating from Beachwood OH and other U.S. locations including Charlotte, Highland, Moon Township, and more.

You will drive global category strategies for a $600M spend portfolio, delivering value through strategic sourcing, supplier optimization, cost productivity, and risk management. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years in electronics manufacturing or sourcing, with up to 25% travel and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 10 years of experience electronics manufacturing/sourcing for electronic components.
• No relocation is available for this position. Candidates must reside within a 50 mile radius of Beachwood OH, Charlotte NC, Highland IL, Menomonee Falls WI, Moon Township PA, Raleigh NC OR Syracuse NY.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future

Responsibilities

• Lead global category and sourcing strategies to drive Cost Out, DPO, Supplier Diversity Spend, Working Capital, Quality, Delivery, and Service performance while meeting business profit plan objectives.
• Develop and execute enterprise 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, leveraging market intelligence, should-cost analysis, RFQs, e-auctions, and supplier engagement programs
• Guide regional and cross-functional teams to achieve procurement, operational, and transformation goals through innovative and data-driven solutions.
• Drive supplier performance management, annual business reviews, and strategic negotiations with key suppliers.
• Benchmark and implement procurement best practices to improve efficiency, compliance, and enterprise-wide results.
• Partner with business leaders and manufacturing sites to ensure uninterrupted supply at the most competitive total cost.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Negotiation

Data/Contract Management

Presentation & Influencing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Eaton Business Systems

Program Management

Job description

Eaton’s Global Category Manager - Electronics role is hybrid, operating from Beachwood OH and other U.S. locations including Charlotte, Highland, Moon Township, and more.

You will drive global category strategies for a $600M spend portfolio, delivering value through strategic sourcing, supplier optimization, cost productivity, and risk management. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years in electronics manufacturing or sourcing, with up to 25% travel and the ability to