Eaton's AER Aerospace Group division is currently seeking a Category Manager for Machining.
What you'll do:Job Summary Our supply chain management team creates bottom-line impact by driving cost management and operational benefits. Within our supply chain, the Category Manager, Machining will supports the development and deployment of the global category strategy for Aerospace . In this role, you will drive towards optimal conditions (cost, commercial, quality, delivery, innovation, VAVE) for the category spend of approximately $90M by leveraging synergies across businesses and driving the "One Supply Chain" philosophy.
Job Responsibilities • You will initiate, develop and execute strategic initiatives to facilitate global synergies across a rationalized set of global and regional preferred supplier partners.
• You will negotiate and manage key strategic supplier contracts and relationships.
• You will review, approve, monitor and report compliance to category agreements and strategies based upon Eaton SCM strategic directions.
• You will develop innovative business solutions, forecast commodity projections and provide mitigation actions as applicable.
• 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 benchmark procurement processes to develop and implement best practices throughout Eaton and Supply Chain Management.
• You will ensure compliance of suppliers with Eaton SCM Sustainability Programs, Go GREEN initiatives and SCM policies.
• You will plan, prepare and execute annual profit planning for the owned spend, and support execution with the business cross functional teams.
• You will lead Supplier Business Reviews with strategic suppliers annually.
Qualifications:Education level required - Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Bilingual English - Spanish
Years and area of experience required - Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Supply Chain, Category Management, Procurement or Operations.
Technical knowledge - Knowledge fo the turned parts category and technology trends within the category.
- Ability to drive results via fact based negotiations.
Skills:Soft skills - Communication, customer service and interpersonal skills necessary to converse with senior management, suppliers, operations and fellow SCM personnel.
- Ability to influence cross functional and global teams.
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