Hiring: ESA Regional Category Manager- Fabrications Company: Eaton Location: Beachwood, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:23:21 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Program Management, Revenue Cycle Management About the job Experience: •4 years of procurement or program management experience required. •Minimum 4 years of procurement or program management experience required. Required Skills: •Works closely with assigned Electrical North America category suppliers and Eaton plants to execute sourcing strategies that deliver improved resiliency and cost out to ensure supply continuity for growth and optimized pricing for sustained market competitiveness. •Negotiates and manages 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, DPPM etc.) are driven to optimal conditions. •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. •Strategic Thinking, Negotiation, Data/Contract Management, Presentation and Influencing Skills. •All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. Qualifications: •Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution required. •No relocation is being offered for this role, candidates must be located within a 50 mile radius of an Eaton site to be considered. •Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future. •Background in Carbon sheet steel, stampings, sheet metal fabrication, and/or turned parts category management is preferred. •Understanding of purchasing tools such as should costing, eRFQs and eAuctions. •Demonstrated ability to root cause and drive actions associated with supplier issues. Understanding of the role Supply Chain plays in supporting manufacturing sites. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!