EMEA Regional Category Manager- Fabrications

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Internal candidates: Any Eaton EMEA office (Preferred: Dublin, Ireland | Ankara, Turkey | Budapest, Hungary)

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!

We’re now looking for an EMEA Regional Category Manager - Fabrication to join our dynamic Supply Chain team. In this role, you will support the development and deployment of global category strategies for metal fabricated components and assemblies across the EMEA region. You will manage approximately $50M in spend, driving category performance to achieve optimal conditions in cost, quality, delivery, resiliency, and value creation.

This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with business stakeholders, operations, and centers of excellence, while leading supplier negotiations and performance management initiatives.

What you’ll do:

Execute sourcing strategies for assigned Electrical EMEA category suppliers to deliver cost optimization and supply resiliency
Negotiate and manage supplier contracts in line with EMEA business practices and Eaton guidelines
Drive key category metrics: cost out, resiliency, working capital, diversity, and quality performance
Act as point of escalation for supply issues to ensure continuity and protect revenue
Analyze economic and market trends to advise on sourcing strategies and lead time changes
Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Ensure high standards of quality and delivery performance at all times

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
Previous experience in fabrications category management or strategic sourcing
Background in carbon sheet steel, stampings, and/or sheet metal fabrication preferred
Strong understanding of sourcing processes, fabrication cost drivers, and industry best practices

Skills:

Excellent skills in strategic thinking, negotiation, data/contract management, presentation, and influencing

What we offer:

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

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We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

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