IT & Telecoms Category Manager

Eaton is hiring an IT & Telecoms Category Manager to support the delivery of strategic objectives from both an SCM and Business perspective. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing enterprise IT category strategies, managing supplier relationships, driving cost optimisation and Working Capital improvement, and ensuring alignment with Eaton’s digital transformation and business objectives.

Requirements

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for IT and Telecoms (hardware, software, services, telco)
• Manage ~$350M global IT spend, aligning category strategy with business and tech roadmaps
• Lead supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, and performance management
• Ensure contracts meet compliance, mitigate risk, and deliver long-term value
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to align procurement with enterprise goals
• Build strategic supplier partnerships to drive innovation and performance
• Identify cost savings and process improvements across IT & Communications spend
• Ensure governance, ethical standards, and supplier risk management
• Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to inform strategy
• Analyse sourcing data and maintain data accuracy across tools
• Support digital solution deployment (Microsoft apps, ServiceNow) within Indirect SCM

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Flexible working solutions
• Excellent working environment
• Learning & Development