We are more than just a power management company, we are committed to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability. You will be part of a global team committed to delivering on our brand promise: "Make what matters work" We pride ourselves on building a culture that reflects our shared goals, beliefs, and attitudes.

　　We are ethical - We are passionate - We are responsible - We are efficient - We are transparent - We are learning. We are EATON!

　　What you’ll do:

　　Our supply chain management team creates bottom-line impact by driving cost management and operational benefits. Within our supply chain, the Category Manager, Stampings supports the development and deployment of the global category strategy of stamped components in the EMEA region. In this role, you will drive towards optimal conditions (cost, commercial, quality, delivery, innovation, VAVE) for the Electrical Sector Stampings category by leveraging synergies across our Power Management and Control Components (PMCC) and Critical Systems (CS) businesses and driving the “One Supply Chain” philosophy. You will also work in tandem with your counterparts in our Mobility, Aero and Electrical Americas and APAC businesses to find opportunities for synergy and leverage across the corporation.

　　This position can be based in : Dublin, Ireland; Budapest, Hungary or Bonn, Germany on a Hybrid model ( 3 days in the office minimum).

　　Internal candidates can be based at any Eaton EMEA location.

　　Responsibilities:

　　• You will support development of and deploy strategic initiatives to facilitate cross-business synergies across a rationalized set of global and regional preferred supplier partners.

　　• You will negotiate and manage key strategic supplier contracts and relationships.

　　• You will review, approve, monitor and report compliance to category agreements and strategies based upon Eaton SCM strategic directions.

　　• You will 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.

　　• You will present 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.

　　• You will benchmark procurement processes to develop and implement best practices throughout Eaton and Supply Chain Management.

　　• You will ensure compliance of suppliers with Eaton SCM Sustainability Programs, Go GREEN initiatives and SCM policies.

　　• You will plan, prepare and execute annual profit planning for the owned spend, and support execution with the business cross functional teams.

　　• You will lead Supplier Business Reviews with strategic suppliers annually.

　　• You will identify potential financial / operational threats to the business and develop / deploy proactive supplier risk mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity.

　　• You will facilitate the cross-functional team in effectively managing financially distressed supplier situations with high visibility to senior leadership

　　Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or Business Administration from an accredited institution, MBA would be a plus

　　Professional Supply Chain related certification (e.g. CPM, CPIM) is desirable

　　Previous professional experience in Category Management or a Procurement role in a mechanical manufacturing environment

　　Knowledge of the stamped / formed metal components industries will be a plus but is not essential

　　Negotiating experience in a global business environment

　　Skills:

　　Creative thinking skills to produce new approaches in category management and implement emerging tools

　　Demonstrates knowledge and experience facilitating cross-functional teams in projects / programs posing significant financial / operational impact to the business with high visibility to senior leadership

　　Communication, customer service and interpersonal skills

　　Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams

　　Ability to influence and drive effective organizational change across impacted plants/businesses

　　Ability to drive results via fact-based negotiations

　　Ability to identify technology and economical trends within the category

　　Ability to manage cost-out projects against scope, schedule and budget

　　What we offer:

　　Competitive compensation and benefits package

　　Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team

　　We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible

　　We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University

　　We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies.

　　We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen

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