Global Electronics Category Manager - Strategic Sourcing

Eaton; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is hiring a Global Category Manager - Electronics to drive global category strategies for a multi-hundred-million-dollar spend portfolio. This hybrid role will coordinate with operations, engineering, quality, logistics, and commercial teams across Beachwood OH, Charlotte NC, Highland IL, Moon Township PA, and other sites.

The position requires at least 10 years in electronics manufacturing/sourcing, a Bachelor's degree, and the ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 10+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing/sourcing.
• No relocation is available; candidates must reside within 50 miles of the listed locations.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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 Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Eaton Business Systems

Program Management

Job description

Eaton is hiring a Global Category Manager - Electronics to drive global category strategies for a multi-hundred-million-dollar spend portfolio. This hybrid role will coordinate with operations, engineering, quality, logistics, and commercial teams across Beachwood OH, Charlotte NC, Highland IL, Moon Township PA, and other sites.

The position requires at least 10 years in electronics manufacturing/sourcing, a Bachelor's degree, and the ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.