Indirect Materials and Services Senior Procurement Manager EMEA Full Time NEW

Eaton is a power management company where we provide energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technology and services. Eaton has approximately 96,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.

Our supply chain management team creates bottom-line impact by driving cost management, business growth support, working capital benifits and operational benefits. The Indirect EMEA Leader will Lead the Regional Indirect Material & Services category management and sourcing teams for the $500 M indirect spend across the indirect categories including MRO, Energy, Capital equipment, Packaging, Travel(air, hotel & car), fleet vehicles, IT/Telecom, Office equipment & supplies, facility services, HR services, Finance, marketing & legal related requirements.

The incumbent will be responsible to manage the development and the deployment of an EMEA Center led Sourcing strategy for Indirect Materials & Services in alignment with the Gloabl SCM team to ensure an uninterrupted and timely supply of materials & services at optimum quality, service and cost, while directly manage the regional category experts in the sourcing, supplier selection and relationship building with key suppliers to leverage Eaton’s spend and reduce cost across all business units.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

Dubai serves as a strategic hub for Eaton’s Middle East operations, bringing together commercial, engineering, manufacturing, and support teams within a globally connected business environment. Building on more than 40 years in the region, Eaton recently announced the development of a new sustainable campus in Dubai, reinforcing our long‑term investment in growth, collaboration, and capability building.

What You’ll Do

• You will develop strategy and connected strategic initiatives to facilitate cross-business synergies across a rationalized set of global and regional preferred supplier partners. You will also support Team members in the execution of the initiatives.
• You will negotiate and manage key strategic supplier contracts and relationships.
• You will review, approve, monitor and report compliance to category agreements and strategies based upon Eaton SCM strategic directions.
• You will develop innovative business solutions, forecast commodity projections and provide mitigation actions as applicable to ensure key metrics for the procurement function (Cost Out, Resiliency, Working Capital, Diversity Spend, etc.) are achieved.
• You will develop and present global communication plans and share new planning tools, methods, technical analysis, standards and procurement opportunities with senior management that are aligned with SCM/Eaton strategic plans and cost reduction initiatives.
• You will benchmark procurement processes to develop and implement best practices throughout Eaton and Supply Chain Management.
• You will ensure compliance of suppliers with Eaton SCM Sustainability Programs, and SCM policies.
• You will plan, prepare, and execute annual profit planning for the owned spend, and support execution with the business cross functional teams.
• You will lead Supplier Business Reviews with strategic suppliers
• You will support flex in the Category scope following acquisitions or divestiture in the business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or Business Administration from an accredited institution
• Proven performance in managing a strategic commodity and a global team
• Minimum of 10 years’ professional experience in Supply Chain
• Professional Supply Chain related certification (e.g. CPM, CPIM) preferred
• MBA or Master’s degree in Supply Chain from an accredited institution preferred
• Prior experience managing regional teams supporting multiple businesses and sites.
• Demonstrated ability to develop commercial relationships beyond traditional supply relationships (to secure Eaton’s needed copper).
• Knowledge of category management and ability to identify technology and economical trends across multiple Indirect Categories
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in successfully deploying category strategies, driving cost-out (thru material optimization, material utilization, and negotiations), and implementing a resilient supply chain

Skills

• Creative thinking skills to produce new approaches in category management and implementation of emerging tools & technologies)
• Communication, customer service and interpersonal skills necessary to converse with senior management, suppliers, operations and Sales personnel
• Demonstrate leadership competencies
• Ability to lead others and develop careers of team members
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional / global teams
• Ability to influence and drive effective organizational change across impacted regions/businesses
• Ability to drive results via fact-based negotiations & critical analysis
• Ability to manage cost-out and resiliency projects against scope, schedule and budget
• Ability to be a technology leader and push forward digitization with team.

What We Offer You

• Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years, is well known in the industry, and has a major impact on the energy industry
• Annual mentoring program, Eaton University, a reward, and recognition system
• Ongoing Learning and Career Development Opportunities in a global company. Build your career and apply internally for our open positions worldwide
• Strong, agile and diverse team locally and globally
• Strong processes and state-of-the-art systems and tools
• Detailed induction support and well-structured onboarding
• Balance your work and life with a hybrid worktime model

Dubai is an internationally connected city that offers strong professional opportunities within a truly global environment. Living and working in Dubai means being part of a diverse, forward‑looking business community, supported by modern infrastructure, excellent connectivity, and a well‑established expatriate ecosystem.

At Eaton, employees based in Dubai are part of a stable, well‑governed organization that brings together global teams, clear ways of working, and the flexibility needed to support both performance and long‑term career development.

Ready to make a difference? Join Eaton’s Dubai Team and be part of a company shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing and power management!

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.