Eaton’s Corporate Division is currently seeking a Global Category Manager to join our team. Remote work is available. Position Overview: The Global Category Manager leads the development, management and oversight of standard supply chain processes and develops enterprise strategies through consensus building to implement enterprise-wide cost-effective improvements for Eaton. This position 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 Eaton operations. Position is accountable for effectively implementing Eaton’s strategic plan and managing measurable results. This position is responsible for driving the sourcing strategies for the Relays and Meters categories globally. 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: Support development of strategic initiatives to facilitate cross-business synergies across a rationalized set of global and regional preferred supplier partners. Negotiate and manage key strategic supplier contracts and relationships. Review, approve, monitor and report compliance to category agreements and strategies based upon Eaton SCM strategic directions. Develop innovative business solutions, forecast commodity projections and provide mitigation actions as applicable to ensure key metrics for the procurement function (Cost Out, DPO, Diversity Spend, etc.) are achieved. Advise on new planning tools, methods, technical analysis, standards and procurement opportunities with senior management that are aligned with SCM/Eaton strategic plans and cost reduction initiatives. Benchmark procurement processes to develop and implement best practices throughout Eaton and Supply Chain Management. Ensure compliance of suppliers with Eaton SCM Sustainability Programs, Go GREEN initiatives and SCM policies. Plan, prepare and execute annual profit planning for the owned spend, and support execution with the business cross functional teams. Lead Supplier Business Reviews with strategic suppliers annually 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 from an accredited institution is required. Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future Position Criteria: Continuous Process Improvement: Oversees organizational and operational supply chain processes and ensures alignment with lean manufacturing principles. Sourcing, and Management: Directs the successful implementation of sourcing best practices for all activities involved in setting up and managing suppliers and internal Eaton networks. Intellectual Property Awareness: Models the standard expected by the organization when communicating and implementing licensure, disclosure and confidentiality agreements required to protect proprietary rights and information acquired or developed on behalf of Eaton. Market & Customer Knowledge: Utilizes expert knowledge to lead the organization in its investigation and analysis of national and global markets and application of purchasing and supplier management strategies; works through others to obtain analysis of competitor data for use in positively differentiating Eaton in the marketplace. Negotiation: Promotes the standards and benchmarks necessary to skillfully negotiate difficult and complex situations with internal customers and external suppliers; leverages his/her authority in a forceful yet diplomatic fashion in order to reach an agreement upon the terms and conditions surrounding a category purchase transaction. Supply Chain Continuity Planning: Establishes the organization’s risk management goals and directs his/her leadership team in the management of the process that controls, monitors, and evaluates supply chain risks. Total Cost Management: Translates organizational goals for the total cost of manufacturing, warehousing, and delivery of products to Eaton from suppliers to aid others in making sound sourcing decisions; establishes expectations for achieving cost control, cost reduction and cost containment targets of operational expenditures. 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. 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. 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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 – 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 – Remote Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time