Global Category Manager - Travel & Corporate Cards

What you’ll do:

We’re looking for a strategic and experienced Global Category Manager to lead our Travel and Corporate Cards category—managing over $280M in global spend. This is your opportunity to shape global sourcing strategy, drive supplier excellence, and influence how Eaton moves around the world.

Responsibilities :

• Lead global strategy and sourcing for Travel (Airlines, Hotels, TMC, Car Rental, Meetings, Travel Assistance Services/Duty of Care etc.),Card Programs (T&E, PCard, VCard) and Concur Travel and Expense.
• Deliver on KPIs: cost savings, supplier consolidation, , working capital and compliance
• Manage supplier performance, contracts, and risk  data protection, IT Cyber Security.
• Partner with regional teams and stakeholders to align sourcing with business needs
• Promote adoption of preferred suppliers, Concur tools, and travel resources
• Mentor regional category teams and support continuous improvement

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in, Business Administration , Supply Chain or similar
• 10+ years in Supply Chain Management, with global sourcing experience
• Deep knowledge of travel services, card programs, and supplier ecosystems is a must

Skills:

• Ability and willingness to objectively tackle complex high-level operational challenges using a practical combination of traditional and innovative methods
• Strong negotiation, contract, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and analytics tools
• Strategic thinker with a global mindset and collaborative leadership style

What we offer:

• Learning & development: tuition assistance, leadership programs, and career growth opportunities
• Inclusive culture: where diverse perspectives are valued and respected
• Sustainability commitment: work for a company that’s improving lives and the planet
• Global impact: be part of a team that powers industries, communities, and innovation worldwide

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