ESA Regional Category Manager- Fabrications

Eaton Corporation•Raleigh, NC

1d•$130,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Eaton’s Corporate Sector is seeking an ESA Regional Category Manager for Fabrications to join its supply chain organization. The position may be based at any Eaton site within the continental United States, preferably in Beachwood, Ohio; Waukesha, Wisconsin; Moon Township, Pennsylvania; or Raleigh, North Carolina. Candidates must live within 50 miles of an Eaton site; relocation is not offered. The Regional Category Manager will contribute to creating and executing the global category strategy for metal fabricated components, assemblies, and lugs and neutrals across North America. The role oversees approximately $60 million in direct Lugs & Neutrals spend and provides strategic support for an additional $175 million in fabrication spend. The manager will drive category performance in cost, commercial value, working capital, quality, delivery, resiliency, and value analysis/value engineering by identifying synergies across businesses and partnering with stakeholders, operations, and centers of excellence. The role also manages supplier relationships and performance, leads negotiations and business reviews, resolves supply-related issues, and supports continuous improvement initiatives in procurement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
At least 4 years of procurement or program management experience.
Must be located within 50 miles of an Eaton site; relocation is not offered.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.
Strategic thinking, negotiation, data and contract management, presentation, and influencing skills.
25% travel experience required.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.
Background in carbon sheet steel, stampings, sheet metal fabrication, and/or turned parts category management.
Understanding of purchasing tools such as should costing, eRFQs, and eAuctions.
Demonstrated ability to identify root causes and drive actions related to supplier issues.
Understanding of how Supply Chain supports manufacturing sites.
Experience driving category metrics and KPIs to achieve Eaton’s year-over-year goals.

Responsibilities

Work with assigned Electrical North America category suppliers and Eaton plants to execute sourcing strategies that improve resiliency, reduce costs, ensure supply continuity for growth, and optimize pricing.
Negotiate and manage supplier contracts in accordance with North American business practices and EIIL contracting guidelines established by the Office of Supply Chain Management.
Drive key category metrics—including cost out, resiliency, working capital, contracted spend, diversity, and DPPM—toward optimal conditions.
Review economic and market trends and advise the business on sourcing strategies and supplier lead-time changes for assigned categories.
Maintain business relationships with suppliers and key Eaton stakeholders.
Ensure suppliers and associated partners maintain high levels of quality and delivery performance.
Contribute to the creation and execution of global category strategy for metal fabricated components, assemblies, lugs, and neutrals across North America.
Lead supplier negotiations and business reviews, manage supplier performance, and resolve supply-related issues.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that advance procurement excellence.