Category Manager - Performance Chemicals
Employer · Eaton Corporation
Supply and logistics manager
BuyerFlexibleFull-timeBudapest
We are seeking a Category Manager - Performance Chemicals to join our Global Purchasing Organization. Our supply chain management team creates bottom-line impact by driving cost management and operational benefits. In this role, you will drive towards optimal conditions for the business in the assigned categories within the Chemicals team.
Tasks
- Establish procurement strategies leveraging Eaton's enterprise spend to achieve key functional metrics, including Cost Out, Resiliency, Supply Continuity, and Working Capital improvements.
- Initiate, develop, and execute enterprise-wide strategic initiatives that drive cross-business synergies.
- Negotiate, manage, and strengthen strategic supplier contracts and relationships.
- Lead category strategy development by identifying innovative business solutions, forecasting trends, and evaluating economic factors, market drivers, and risk exposure.
- Lead Supplier Business Reviews with key strategic suppliers and execute annual negotiation plans for strategic spend categories.
Conditions & benefits
Flexible hybrid working modelCombining office-based collaboration with flexible remote working options.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business Administration from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 5--7 years of experience in Supply Chain or Operations.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Category Manager.
- Experience purchasing chemicals is highly preferred.
- 3--5 years of negotiation experience in a global business environment.
- At least 5 years of accountability across multiple manufacturing facilities.
- Professional Supply Chain certification (e.g., CPM, CPIM) preferred.
- Strong expertise in cost analysis, including cost breakdowns, should-cost modelling, negotiations, and market benchmarking.