Eaton Corporation is currently seeking a N. American Category Manager, Flat Steel Product to join our team. This position is based at our Beachwood, OH location. Position Overview: Our supply chain management team creates bottom-line impact by driving cost management and operational benefits. Within our supply chain, the N. American Category Manager, Flat Steel Product supports the development and deployment of the regional category strategy of Flat Steel. In this role, you will drive towards optimal conditions (cost, commercial, quality, delivery, innovation, VAVE) for the Flat Steel category by leveraging synergies across businesses and driving the “One Supply Chain” philosophy. You will be responsible for managing our largest regional category spend supporting the Electrical Americas and Crouse Hinds / B-Line businesses in N. America. 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: Develop strategy and connected strategic initiatives to facilitate cross-business synergies across a rationalized set of 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. Develop and present regional communication plans and share 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, 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 Support flex in the Category scope following acquisitions or divestiture in the business 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 in Supply Chain, Engineering or Business Administration from an accredited institution Minimum of 6 years' professional experience in Supply Chain or Operations 2+ years of experience as category manager Preferred qualifications: Professional Supply Chain related certification (e.g. CPM, CPIM) Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Economics from an accredited institution Prior experience with metals / steel purchasing. 2-4 years’ professional experience with accountability across multiple manufacturing facilities Position Criteria: Communication, customer service and interpersonal skills necessary to converse with senior management, suppliers, operations personnel Demonstrate Negotiation Skills - Ability to drive results via fact-based negotiations Ability to manage cost-out projects against scope, schedule and budget Ability to be a technology leader and push forward digitization with team. Knowledge of the category management and ability to identify technology and economical trends within the Bearigs category Demonstrates knowledge and experience in successfully deploying category strategies and driving cost-out. Creative thinking skills to produce new approaches in category management and implement emerging tools Superior Data management and analysis capabilities in support of quoting and pricing analysis. 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 – 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?: No Does this position offer relocation?: International relocation – worldwide Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time