ESA Regional Category Manager- Fabrications

Beachwood, Ohio, USA, 44122Full-time$130k–$190k2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10

On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead global category strategy and supplier management for metal fabricated components, assemblies, and lugs/neutrals across North America.

Role type

Senior Category Manager (Procurement/Supply Chain)

Builds

Global category strategy for metal fabrications, assemblies, and lugs/neutrals

Domain

Industrial manufacturing / Electrical components / Supply Chain

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, cost analysis, working capital optimization, diversity sourcing, KPI management

Preferred skills

MBA, category management in carbon sheet steel/stampings/sheet metal/turned parts, should costing, eRFQs, eAuctions, root cause analysis

Technologies

eRFQs, eAuctions, should costing tools

Responsibilities

Execute sourcing strategies for improved resiliency and cost out; negotiate and manage supplier contracts; drive key category metrics (cost, resiliency, working capital, diversity, DPPM); review economic trends to advise on sourcing strategies; maintain business relationships with suppliers and stakeholders; ensure quality and delivery performance.

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.