Global Category Manager - Electronics

Beachwood, Ohio, USA, 44122Full-time$146k–$215k2026-10-01 → 2026-11-10

No visa sponsorship

Core

Develop and execute global category strategies for a $600M electronics spend portfolio to drive cost productivity, risk mitigation, and supply continuity.

Role type

Senior Category Manager (Electronics)

Builds

Global sourcing strategies and supplier optimization programs for Eaton's electronics business units

Domain

Industrial manufacturing / Electronics supply chain

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, category strategy, market intelligence, contract management, data analysis, program management, stakeholder alignment, risk mitigation, cost modeling

Preferred skills

Electronics manufacturing knowledge, Eaton Business Systems proficiency, people management

Technologies

Eaton Business Systems

Responsibilities

Lead global category and sourcing strategies to drive Cost Out, DPO, and Working Capital; Develop and execute enterprise sourcing initiatives to optimize the supply base; Negotiate and manage strategic supplier contracts; Define and govern category strategies using market intelligence and should-cost analysis; Guide regional teams to achieve procurement goals; Drive supplier performance management and annual business reviews; Benchmark and implement procurement best practices.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

About Eaton

Eaton is a power management company made up of over 92,000 employees, doing business in more than 175 countries. 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.