Regional Category Manager - Directed Buy

Regional Category Manager - Directed Buy

02 Oct 2024
Pennsylvania, Moontownship 00000 Moontownship USA

Regional Category Manager - Directed Buy

Eaton’s Corporate Sector division is currently seeking a Regional Category Manager - Directed Buy.The expected annual salary range for this role is $91500.03 - $134200.04 a year.Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.What you’ll do:Eaton’s Corporate Sector is currently seeking a Regional Category Manager, Directed Buy to join our team. This position can be based out of our Beachwood OH, Southfield, MI or Moon Twp PA locations with 25% travel required.Position Overview:Within our supply chain, the Regional Category Manager, Directed Buy will support the development and deployment of the global category strategy for directed steel set by the RCM of fabrication for the North American region as well as support the stainless steel portfolio for Electrical Americas. Directed buy support will focus solely on Electrical Americas as well as a smaller focus on the vehicle group (VG). Regardless of business supported, the goal is to drive bottom-line cost management, business growth support, supply continuity, working capital improvements, and operational benefits. This RCM will support the sourcing strategies for approximately $40M of fabrication and steel spend to drive category performance towards optimal conditions (cost, commercial, working capital, quality, delivery, resiliency, and VAVE) by leveraging synergies across businesses and driving the “One Eaton” philosophy through collaboration with business stakeholders, operations and centers of excellence (ESSP, should cost, DMP, One Part, etc.). This RCM will be accountable for supplier relationship and performance across the category - supporting supplier negotiations, business reviews, and resolving all supply issues.Job Responsibilities: Works closely with assigned category suppliers and Eaton manufacturing facilities to ensure that Eaton plants are supplied at all times at the most competitive price. Supports supplier contracts in accordance with NA business practices and EIIL contracting guidelines established by Office of Supply Chain Management. Ensures that key category metrics (cost out, resiliency, working capital, contracted spend, diversity, etc.) are driven to optimal conditions. Supports fabrication and steel sourcing strategies in alignment with One Eaton SCM, business, and category strategies for the North American region,. Reviews economic and market trends to advise the business on optimal sourcing strategies and any changes to supplier lead times for assigned categories Maintains business relationship with suppliers and key stakeholders within Eaton. Ensures that high level of quality and delivery performance is maintained by suppliers and associated partners at all times.Qualifications:Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution required. 4 years of procurement experience required. No relocation is being offered for this role, candidates must be located within a 50 mile radius of Beachwood OH, Moon Twp PA or Southfield, MI. Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.Preferred qualifications: MBA preferred. Background in Carbon sheet steel, stampings and/or sheet metal fabrication category management is preferred. Clear understanding of sourcing process, fabrication & steel cost drivers and industry best purchasing practices.Position Criteria: Strategic Thinking, Negotiation, Data/Contract Management, Presentation and Influencing Skills.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.Eaton 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 us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here (https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/careers/US%20Benefits%20updated%2010.24.22.pdf) for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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