Would you like to make a difference to the environment? Do you want to work for a global and ethical company? Join us and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that make a real impact. We make what matters work. To find out more about us check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E As a Global Category Manager, the candidate will have Supply Chain Procurement Category responsibility for the MRO Supplies category ($245m Spend) for the Eaton Enterprise consisting of some 250 global manufacturing locations spread over North American, EMEA, APAC and Latin America. Your main responsibilities: Initiates, develops and executes strategic initiatives to facilitate cross-business synergies and increased leverage across a rationalized set of global and regional preferred supplier partners Negotiates and manages key strategic supplier contracts and relationships working with the regional and shared service centre (SSC) teams Reviews, approves, monitors and reports compliance to category agreements and strategies based upon Eaton SCM strategic directions Develops innovative business solutions, forecasts and commodity projections, and provides mitigation actions as applicable Presents to senior management methods, technical analysis, standards and procurement opportunities that are aligned with SCM/Eaton strategic plans and cost reduction initiatives Identifies and implements innovative solutions to business problems, independently and through cross functional One Eaton teams Benchmark’s procurement processes to develop and implement best practices throughout Eaton and Supply Chain Management Creates alignment between corporate and business unit strategic and financial plans for the Category Ensures compliance of suppliers with Eaton SCM Policies and Programs Supplier Relationship Management - Leads Supplier Business Reviews with strategic suppliers on a regular basis Promotes effective Stakeholder engagement within the function, regional and with the various Business Units Identifying opportunities for Leverage and synergies within the businesses and promoting Corporate solutions to deliver these synergies. Develop the business/division/ledger roadmap for project plan deployment to achieve Profit Plan (PP) targets and overall optimised cost advantage liaising with the execution team to ensure these are delivered on time and to expectations Supplier Relationship Management - Operational point of escalation for deployed Corporate Programs under the SRM program for the IND business units and Capital Suppliers Plan, prepare and execute annual PP planning for the owned spend for the Category, and supports execution with the business cross functional teams Conduct other category manager related activities requested by Manager to support the business needs from time to time Qualifications Your essential skills we are looking for: Education level required This position requires minimum a Bachelors degree. Business/Engineering degree is preferred but not a must. Professional supply chain related certification (e.g. CPM, CPIM)" Years and area of experience required At least 7 years of supply chain experience at a Senior level, previous specific MRO Category Management/Strategic Sourcing Experience is a must Technical knowledge Demonstrated Problem Solving Skills Demonstrated ability to achieve results Experience within a Multi-Location Manufacturing / Assembly plant environment an advantage Acknowledged expert in identifying and understanding current trends in supply chain management specific to indirect materials Exhibits excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills necessary to converse with diverse group of stakeholders including senior management (internal and at the suppliers), operations and supply chain management personnel Demonstrates ability in strategic process creation and implementation, knowledge and experience in successfully deploying category strategies and driving cost-out Demonstrates ability to lead cross-functional / regional teams in the development, implementation, and achievement of business results for cross-functional business initiatives and category strategies Must be able to take a leadership role in driving change in the organization Creative thinker and has a vision of how to drive the organization to the next level of strategic category management Experience in managing multiple tasks Has strong motivation and mentoring skills Regional and Global business experience is required with experience in negotiating with global suppliers Must have the ability to directly lead and manage and influence people within the organization without having direct reporting lines #LI-AR2 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: Europe, Middle East, Africa 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