Category Manager, IT and Telecoms

23 Nov 2024

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Eaton Corporation is currently seeking a Category Manager, IT and Telecoms to join our team. This position will be based at our Beachwood, OH facility. No relocation is provided.Position Overview:Our supply chain management team creates bottom-line impact by driving cost management and operational benefits. Within our supply chain team, the Category Manager for IT and Telecoms categories within the North American Region ensures an uninterrupted and timely supply at the optimum cost and quality that satisfies stakeholder requirements and company goals. This role is responsible for supplier sourcing, negotiations, contracting, supplier performance management and deploying global initiatives on occasion.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.In this function you will:Develop regional strategy for assigned categories, in support of global strategies and in alignment with regional business requirements.

Build and maintain internal relationship with regional stakeholders at all levels to clearly understand and influence requirements for assigned categories.

Lead the supplier market analysis and ensure supplier qualification for RFQ’s.

Establish and lead regional cross-functional and cross-business supplier selection teams.

Lead supplier selection process and supplier negotiation to achieve the most competitive proposal in terms of pricing, service level, quality standard, process delivery for world class solutions.

Develop and finalize supply agreement and service level agreements in accordance with business, financial, legal and regulatory requirements.

Manage Eaton supplier’s relationship for assigned categories across North America and create long term supplier relationships to ensure deployment programs within cost, time, & quality requirements.

Build performance-based supplier relationship leading to continuous and sustainable cost reductions, quality improvements, process improvements and on time delivery performance.

Lead and conduct supplier performance reviews on agreed KPI’s and develop continuous improvement initiative and actions.

Lead the Cost Out and Saving performance for assigned categories across North America identifying initiatives and directly managing Cost Out projects to fully maximize benefits.

Engage the Suppliers Base within assigned categories to drive innovative solutions, leading to Continuous improvement or Added Value differentiators in our internal processes or service delivery.

Participate in Global Commodity teams, leveraging their initiatives, ensuring adequate regional input as well as securing regional benefits from global strategies.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.QualificationsRequired (Basic) Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in Procurement or Category Management within Professional Services including IT.

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States on an on-going basis without Company sponsorship

No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates residing within 50 miles of the Beachwood, OH facilities will be considered for this position. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration from an accredited institution.

7 years’ professional experience in IT Category Management.

Professional Supply Chain related certification (e.g. CPM, CPIM)

MBA or Master’s degree in Supply Chain from an accredited institution

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site. Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)

Healthcare/retirement savings programs

Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance

Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development

Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs

Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

As a contractor with the Federal government, Eaton is subject to the Executive Order mandating COVID-19 vaccination. As permitted by applicable law, the candidate(s) hired under this posting must provide evidence of full vaccination as defined by CDC guidelines, or request a medical, pregnancy or religious accommodation exempting them from the requirement. Vaccination status will not be verified until after an offer of employment is provided, and candidates may also request a medical, pregnancy or religious accommodation at that time.Eaton also considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com We make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you’ll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That’s why Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters. We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.Job: Supply Chain / LogisticsRegion: North America – US/Puerto RicoOrganization: Corporate SectorJob Level: ManagerSchedule: Full-timeIs remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: NoDoes this position offer relocation?: NoTravel: Yes, 10 % of the TimeEaton is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Eaton is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Full-time
  • ID: #23358769
  • State: Ohio Beachwood 44122 Beachwood USA
  • City: Beachwood
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2021-11-23
  • Deadline: 2022-01-22
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