IT & Telecoms Category Manager

Eaton is hiring an IT & Telecoms Category Manager to develop and execute enterprise IT category strategies, manage supplier relationships, drive cost optimisation and Working Capital improvement, and ensure 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 – safety and ethics are important for us
• Learning & Development - we invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities, made available through Eaton University