Eaton Corporate is currently seeking an Category Manager, Aluminum (Americas) to join our team. This position can be based at any Eaton US facility or approved US based remote/home office. Position Overview: Our supply chain management team creates bottom-line impact by driving cost management and operational benefits. Within our supply chain, the Category Manager, Aluminum (Americas) role develops long term category strategic planning, creates category metrics and ensures category strategies are aligned, deployed and meet the requirements of Supply Chain Management across the Eaton Enterprise. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. In this function you will: Establish and lead supply chain teams in developing strategies to leverage Eaton’s Enterprise buy, generate cost-outcome results, reduce supply base and improve quality and service performance. Initiate, develop and execute enterprise strategic initiatives to facilitate cross-business synergies and increased leverage across a rationalized set of global preferred supplier partners. Negotiate and manage key strategic supplier contracts and relationships Establish, review, approve, monitor and report compliance to category agreements and strategies based upon Eaton SCM strategic directions. Lead the category to develop innovative business solutions, forecasts and category projections to understand and manage economics, risks, and market drivers. Reviews both economic and market trends and advises the businesses on best sourcing strategies for assigned categories. Present to senior management new planning tools, methods, technical analysis, standards and procurement opportunities that are aligned with SCM/Eaton strategic plans and cost reduction initiatives. Lead appropriate regional teams for supporting and managing supply chain strategic and operational goals and objectives. Identify and implement innovative solutions to business problems, independently and through high performance cross-functional teams. Benchmark procurement processes to develop and implement best practices throughout Eaton and Supply Chain Management. Create alignment between corporate, supplier diversity and business unit strategic and financial plans by developing site intimacy with key customers and stakeholders in the decision-making process Lead the team in conducting Supplier Business Reviews with top 20 strategic suppliers on a regular basis annually and execute the negotiation calendar to negotiate 80% of spend annually. Drive Eaton’s Go Green process to meet Enterprise goals and understand market gap available in category through Ariba RFQs, E-Auctions, Should Cost, Supplier Total Waste Elimination Events and market intelligence Work closely with assigned category suppliers and Eaton manufacturing facilities to make sure that Eaton plants are supplied at all times at the most competitive price. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. Eaton will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO. Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution Minimum 5 years' professional experience in Operations or Supply Chain, Category Management or Procurement Must be legally eligible to work in the United States on an on-going basis without Company sponsorship No relocation benefit is being offered for this position Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or Business Administration from an accredited institution Professional Supply Chain related certification (e.g. CPM, CPIM) 5-7 years' experience in Category Management or Procurement 1-2 years’ negotiating experience in a global business environment Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. The annual salary range for this role is $98,400-135,300. At Eaton, we know that good benefit plans are important to employees and their families. In addition to a competitive base salary, Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits at a Glance. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Position Criteria Knowledge of the category and technology trends across aluminum taxonomies (Extrusions, Sheet/Coil, Wire, etc.) Communication, customer service and interpersonal skills necessary to converse with senior management, suppliers, operations and SCM personnel Ability to lead cross-functional / global teams Ability to influence and drive effective organizational change across the Americas Creative thinking skills to produce new approaches in category management and implement emerging tools Ability to drive results via fact-based negotiations. We make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you’ll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That’s why Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters. We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters. Job: Supply Chain / Logistics Region: North America – Canada Organization: Corporate Sector Job Level: Manager Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time