Eaton

IT & Telecoms Category Manager

IT & Telecoms Category Manager at Eaton, Dublin. Develop enterprise IT strategies, manage suppliers, optimize costs. Requires Bachelor's, 5+ years sourcing/category management experience, IT market expertise, negotiation skills, Excel proficiency.

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Mid-Level
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Job description

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November 5, 2025

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

  • Bachelor’s in Business, Supply Chain, IT, Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years in strategic sourcing/category management, with IT focus
  • Deep knowledge of IT & Telecoms market and suppliers
  • Strong SCM sourcing and supplier management expertise
  • Skilled in negotiation and contract interpretation
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
  • Effective problem-solving and multitasking across global projects
  • Excellent communicator with influence across senior and cross-functional teams
  • Confident presenter with strategic and operational clarity
  • Strategic mindset with global perspective and planning skills
  • Professional, collaborative leadership style
  • Self-driven, thrives in fast-paced international settings

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Flexible working solutions
  • Excellent working environment – safety and ethics are important for us
  • Culture & Values – we are more than the products we invent and produce – the way we do business is just as important.
  • 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

Requirements Summary

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, IT, Engineering or related field and 5+ years in strategic sourcing/category management, with IT focus