At Eaton, we're dedicated to improving people's lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe, and sustainable. With over 100 years of innovation and a presence in more than 175 countries, we help our customers solve their greatest power management challenges.
What you'll do:
We're looking for a strategic and experienced Global Category Manager to lead our Travel and Corporate Cards category-managing over $280M in global spend. This is your opportunity to shape global sourcing strategy, drive supplier excellence, and influence how Eaton moves around the world.
Responsibilities :
- Lead global strategy and sourcing for Travel (Airlines, Hotels, TMC, Car Rental, Meetings, Travel Assistance Services/Duty of Care etc.),Card Programs (T&E, PCard, VCard) and Concur Travel and Expense.
- Deliver on KPIs: cost savings, supplier consolidation, , working capital and compliance
- Manage supplier performance, contracts, and risk data protection, IT Cyber Security.
- Partner with regional teams and stakeholders to align sourcing with business needs
- Promote adoption of preferred suppliers, Concur tools, and travel resources
- Mentor regional category teams and support continuous improvement
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Qualifications:
- Master's degree in, Business Administration , Supply Chain or similar
- 10+ years in Supply Chain Management, with global sourcing experience
- Deep knowledge of travel services, card programs, and supplier ecosystems is a must
Skills:
- Ability and willingness to objectively tackle complex high-level operational challenges using a practical combination of traditional and innovative methods
- Strong negotiation, contract, and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and analytics tools
- Strategic thinker with a global mindset and collaborative leadership style
What we offer:
- Learning & development: tuition assistance, leadership programs, and career growth opportunities
- Inclusive culture: where diverse perspectives are valued and respected
- Sustainability commitment: work for a company that's improving lives and the planet
- Global impact: be part of a team that powers industries, communities, and innovation worldwide
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