Indirect Procurement Category Manager - Capital & MRO

and delivers cost-effective sourcing outcomes that support Eaton's enterprise-wide objectives.

• Develop and execute Capital & MRO category strategies aligned with Eaton's enterprise goals, including operating for growth, compliance, Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) optimization, and sustainability.

• Lead and manage Capital/MRO categories, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure supply reliability, optimal total cost, on-time delivery, minimal risk, and best-in-class quality.

• Drive end-to-end Capex purchasing activities in close collaboration with manufacturing plants and suppliers.

• Translate site level demand forecasts into category growth and sourcing plans

• Analyze spend data, prioritize and launch sourcing initiatives, and lead negotiations for complex Capex and MRO projects.

• Align with business users on MRO strategies to minimize equipment downtime while optimizing total cost.

• Identify cost saving opportunities and lead implementation with appropriate risk mitigation measures.

• Participate in risk assessment and risk management activities with project teams, global SCM leaders, and commodity managers.

• Lead governance meetings with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with SCM policies and enhance customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Engineering; Master's degree preferred.

• Extensive experience in Supply Chain Management, preferably in Indirect Sourcing across categories such as CAPEX and MRO; manufacturing background strongly preferred.

• 10+ years of expertise in facility planning, cost control, budgeting, and capital equipment appropriation.

• Strong expertise in category strategy development, deployment, cost-out execution, risk assessment and mitigation planning.

• Solid knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation, including global supplier negotiations.

• Experience with global supply chain operations, including sourcing, supplier performance management, and risk mitigation.

• Strong agility, problem-solving, analytical thinking, and ability to operate effectively under pressure in dynamic environments and manage complexity and ambiguity.

• Excellent English communication skills.

• Self-directed and self-motivated, with strong ownership of outcomes and initiatives.

Skills:

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