Global Electronics Sourcing Strategist

Eaton; Menomonee Falls (WI); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s Global Category Manager – Electronics is a hybrid role across multiple U.S. sites including Menomonee Falls, WI. The role leads global category strategies and supplier optimization for a $600M spend portfolio, enabling cost productivity and supply continuity.

Launched to drive enterprise value, the position partners with operations, engineering, quality and logistics to achieve KPI outcomes and support growth while advancing Eaton's One Supply Chain initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in electronics manufacturing or sourcing for electronic components.
• Ability to reside within 50 miles of listed candidate work locations; US work authorization required.
• Experience with global category management and supplier negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead global category and sourcing strategies to drive cost out and performance metrics.
• Develop and execute enterprise sourcing initiatives to increase leverage and savings.
• Negotiate and manage strategic supplier contracts to maximize value and mitigate risk.
• Define category strategies using market intelligence, should-costs, RFQs and e-auctions.
• Guide cross-functional teams toward procurement and transformation goals.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Negotiation

Data/Contract Management

Presentation & Influencing

Willing to Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Eaton’s Global Category Manager – Electronics is a hybrid role across multiple U.S. sites including Menomonee Falls, WI. The role leads global category strategies and supplier optimization for a $600M spend portfolio, enabling cost productivity and supply continuity.

Launched to drive enterprise value, the position partners with operations, engineering, quality and logistics to achieve KPI outcomes and support growth while advancing Eaton's One Supply Chain initiatives.