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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.\nJob Responsibilities\nYou will initiate, develop and execute strategic initiatives to facilitate global synergies across a rationalized set of global and regional preferred supplier partners.\nYou will negotiate and manage key strategic supplier contracts and relationships.\nYou will review, approve, monitor and report compliance to category agreements and strategies based upon Eaton SCM strategic directions.\nYou will develop innovative business solutions, forecast commodity projections and provide mitigation actions as applicable.\nYou 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.\nYou will benchmark procurement processes to develop and implement best practices throughout Eaton and Supply Chain Management.\nYou will ensure compliance of suppliers with Eaton SCM Sustainability Programs, Go GREEN initiatives and SCM policies.\nYou will plan, prepare and execute annual profit planning for the owned spend, and support execution with the business cross functional teams.\nYou will lead Supplier Business Reviews with strategic suppliers annually.\nQualifications:\nEducation level required\nBachelor's degree from an accredited institution\nBilingual English - Spanish\nYears and area of experience required\nMinimum 3 years of professional experience in Supply Chain, Category Management, Procurement or Operations.\nTechnical knowledge\nKnowledge fo the turned parts category and technology trends within the category.\nAbility to drive results via fact based negotiations. \nSkills:\nSoft skills\nCommunication, customer service and interpersonal skills necessary to converse with senior management, suppliers, operations and fellow SCM personnel.\nAbility to influence cross functional and global teams. \nAll positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. 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