Global Electronics Category Leader: Sourcing & Strategy

Eaton Group; Moon Township (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton seeks a Global Category Manager - Electronics in a hybrid role across multiple U.S. sites including Moon Township, PA. Lead the global electronics sourcing strategy, manage a $600M spend, and drive cost-out, supplier diversity, and supply continuity with cross‑functional teams.

You should have 10+ years in electronics manufacturing/sourcing and a Bachelor’s degree. Travel up to 25% internationally/domestically is required. This is a high-impact role within Eaton’s One Supply Chain.”

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 10 years of experience electronics manufacturing/sourcing for electronic components.
• Must reside within 50 mile radius of Beachwood OH, Charlotte NC, Highland IL, Menomonee Falls WI, Moon Township PA, Raleigh NC or Syracuse NY.

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 and Influencing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Eaton seeks a Global Category Manager - Electronics in a hybrid role across multiple U.S. sites including Moon Township, PA. Lead the global electronics sourcing strategy, manage a $600M spend, and drive cost-out, supplier diversity, and supply continuity with cross‑functional teams.

You should have 10+ years in electronics manufacturing/sourcing and a Bachelor’s degree. Travel up to 25% internationally/domestically is required. This is a high-impact role within Eaton’s One Supply Chain.”