Eaton House, located in Dublin 4 is not only our global headquarter office but also the house of the Global Supply Chain Management team that creates a bottom-line impact by driving cost management and operational benefits. As the Global Category Manager you will drive towards optimal conditions (resiliency, cost, contractual, quality, delivery, innovation, VAVE) for Global Plastic Injection Moulding suppliers, Thermoplastic moulders and Resin suppliers leveraging synergies across businesses and driving the “One Supply Chain” philosophy.
What you’ll do:
- You will establish and lead supply chain teams in developing strategies to leverage Eaton’s Enterprise buy, generate cost-outcome results, reduce supply base and improve quality and service performance.
- You will initiate, develop and execute enterprise strategic initiatives to facilitate cross-business synergies and increased leverage across a rationalized set of global preferred supplier partners
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You will lead the category to develop innovative business solutions, forecasts and category projections to understand and manage economics, risks, and market drivers. Reviews both economic and market trends and advises the businesses on best sourcing strategies for assigned categories- You will present to senior management new planning tools, methods, technical analysis, standards and procurement opportunities that are aligned with SCM/Eaton strategic plans and cost reduction initiatives
- You will lead appropriate regional teams for supporting and managing supply chain strategic and operational goals and objectives
- You will create alignment between corporate, supplier diversity and business unit strategic and financial plans. You will create and development site intimacy with key customers and stakeholders in the decision making process
- You will lead the team in conducting Supplier Business Reviews with top 50 strategic suppliers on a regular basis annually and execute the negotiation calendar to negotiate strategic spend annually
- You will work closely with assigned category suppliers and Eaton manufacturing facilities to make sure that Eaton plants are supplied at all times at the most competitive price
Qualifications:
- Background in Plastics or Chemical category management is a must. Clear understanding of cost drivers and industry best purchasing practices
- Global business experience is required with experience in negotiating with global suppliers
- Acknowledged expert in identifying and understanding current trends in supply chain management specific to services, direct and / or indirect materials
Skills:
- Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills necessary to converse with diverse group of stakeholders including senior management (internal and at the suppliers), operations and supply chain management personnel
- Must be able to take a leadership role in driving change in the organization
- Must be able to identify and implement emerging supply management tools
- Has strong motivation and mentoring skills
- Must have the ability to directly lead and manage and influence people within the organization without having direct reporting lines
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