Eaton’s Corporate Sector is hiring a Category Manager, EMS Americas. Remote work is available for this position. Position Overview: The purpose of this position is development and deployment of the category strategy for the whole region to drive optimal cost and conditions (commercial, quality, delivery). Be part of growing team of Category Managers managing global category spend of approximately $270 million. Develop, deploy, and manage all related contracts. Develop & build a reliable – world class supplier base regionally & globally. Develop efficient cost analysis processes of supplier quotations, with recommendations for preferred sources of supply. Manage annual cost negotiations with suppliers and develop pipelines of cost reduction activities. Develop market knowledge and Category expertise providing leadership guidance for whole organization in the region. Maintain and build internal stakeholder relationships with business units collaborating with other functions (finance, operations, quality, logistics, R&D) for any new product development as well as solving any existing problems and to prevent reoccurrence. 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: Create and deploy in the region category strategies for each internal division you are working with and align these divisional strategies with relevant divisions and plants Optimize supplier base to drive the best cost and commercial conditions, quality and delivery performance: 5% cost reduction, net 90 as desired payment terms, 0 DPPM and 100% delivery performance as the ultimate goal Drive Regional Sourcing solutions for category strategy, optimizing spend in low cost countries. Work closely with Procurement organizations. Provide expertise knowledge and leadership guidance to the whole organization for profit planning cycles, by providing support for expected cost down and materials economics. Create Annual Budget as part of Profit Planning for category in charge. Support New Product Developments to drive optimal cost for the whole organization in the region in line with short, medium and, long term strategies. Support Supplier Development, Quality and Supplier Quality Functions, and if necessary lead, any quality actions / discussions with suppliers to solve existing quality problems Monitor category supplier base performance: PPM / OTD Initiate and Monitor progress for any design optimization activities with suppliers and IDEAS Work together with plants for negotiation plans for small supplier managed by the plants. Work with key suppliers to implemented Eaton negotiated component prices and secure timely implementation of resulting cost reduction. Why work at Eaton? We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site. Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites) Healthcare/retirement savings programs Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico) When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited university. At least seven years of EMS/electronics manufacturing experience. Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future. Preferred qualifications: Strong communication, customer service and interpersonal skills necessary to converse with diverse group of stakeholders including senior management, operations and Supply Chain Management personnel. Previous Commodity Management/Strategic Sourcing Experience considered an advantage Possesses sound knowledge and experience in successfully deploying commodity strategies and driving cost-out through disciplined Project Management. Desktop Analytics, advanced MS Excel skills Demonstrated Problem Solving Skills Demonstrated ability to achieve results Eaton also considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com 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. 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 $101,360 - $139,370. 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. #LI-AM6 Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. 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 day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. 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We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. 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. Job: Supply Chain / Logistics Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: Corporate Sector Job Level: Individual Contributor 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