Global Category Manager - Electronic Components

Dublin, IRL, 4Full-time2026-10-14 → 2026-11-10

Hybrid

Core

Develop and execute global category strategies for electronic components to drive cost savings, supplier optimization, and supply continuity for a $600M spend portfolio.

Role type

Senior Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)

Builds

Global sourcing strategies, supplier contracts, and supply chain resilience

Domain

Industrial manufacturing / Electronics supply chain

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, global supplier negotiations, category strategy development, market intelligence, should-cost analysis, supplier performance management, cross-functional leadership, program management

Preferred skills

Continuous improvement frameworks, people leadership

Technologies

RFQs, e-auctions, data-driven solutions

Responsibilities

Lead global category and sourcing strategies to drive Cost Out, DPO, and Working Capital; Develop and execute enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives; Negotiate and manage strategic supplier contracts; Define and govern category strategies using market intelligence; Lead regional and cross-functional teams; Drive supplier performance management and annual business reviews; Benchmark procurement processes and implement 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.