Eaton’s Corporate Sector is currently seeking a Category Manager Fasteners Aerospace to join our team. Remote work is available. Position Overview: The Category Manager will support the Aerospace Group globally by creating and executing an Integrator Strategy that supports each business to achieve its strategic objectives, the plants to increase productivity and operational performance as well as ongoing and future acquisitions. Being a business partner to the AEROSPACE Group, the Category Manager will work with the businesses and plants to collect relevant inputs to the Enterprise Category Strategy and derives the global Aerospace Integrator Strategy as well as the applicable strategy for each business from the approved Enterprise Category Strategy and leads deployment and execution of the Aerospace Integrator Strategy. 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: Assume profit & loss impacting responsibility for $35M of spend, ~70 suppliers, >10,000 individual parts across 4 divisions in 6 different countries. Mitigate the inherent risks of this highly fragmented structure through internal and external negotiations and a robust Category Strategy. Forms cross-functional teams (Product Line, Operations, Engineering, Quality) within each division and leads these teams to successful execution of the Integrator Strategy. Engage fully along the value chain, from sub-tier suppliers to customers, to ensure Eaton's and its customer's interests are protected along the economic cycle. Lead such and other negotiations with the suppliers independently and is responsible for the negotiation results. Be a consultant to the divisions and plants in the Aerospace Group on Fastener- and Integrator-related subjects. Challenge the status quo, influences stakeholders up to Divisional VP/GM Level and is able to get buy in for the Category Strategy and resulting Programs across all levels of the organization. Independently build the Aerospace Integrator Strategy, incorporating the required significant changes to the supplier landscape and with special attention to successfully supporting ongoing acquisitions as well as preparing for future acquisition-readiness. 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: Bachelors Degree (Engineering, Business Administration) 5 Years Supply Chain experience in a globalized manufacturing environment Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future Preferred qualifications: Advanced Negotiation skills, basic finance skills, basic technical skills Masters degree Position Criteria: Whilst the role is covering predominantly Fasteners, the Category Manager will be expected to also have sound technical understanding of Springs, Stampings, O-Rings, Seals, Turned Parts and other products, that might be sourced through the suppliers that have been selected as Integrators to the Aerospace Group. Key Performance Indicators the Category Manager is impacting beyond the traditional Procurement metrics are time to market with complex New Product Development projects, End to End margins of complex and dynamic assemblies as well as manufacturing plant fix costs. Creative problem solving skills are required to ensure a continuous improvement mentality is incorporated into the DNA of the Category Manager led cross-functional teams and the suppliers the Category Manager manages. Self-initiative, able to influence and engage people, able to communicate strategies and tactical actions to audiences of all levels of seniority, resilience to sustain performance under pressure, able to manage many projects in parallel. 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 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 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. #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. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. 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: 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, 25 % of the Time