Lead Category Analyst Electronics Components Category

Role Overview: As a Lead Category Analyst for Electronics Components at our company, you will work closely with Global Category managers to provide detailed analysis of Electronics Components in terms of cost, lifecycle, supplier base, and usage across Eaton product lines. Your strong background in Electronics engineering and experience in the Global supply chain, along with knowledge of digital tools, will be essential in this role. Key Responsibilities: - Collaboration with Suppliers, Category Managers, and Engineers: - Work closely with suppliers and category managers to ensure supply continuity and optimize cost. - Collaborate with engineers to optimize component selection and sourcing. - Market Trends and Innovation Tracking: - Stay informed about emerging technologies and component advancements by keeping in touch with strategic suppliers. - Support incorporating new technologies in NPI programs to maintain a market edge. - Supply Chain Risk Assessment: - Identify risks related to component shortages, obsolescence, or disruptions. - Propose mitigation strategies to minimize supply chain disruptions. - Real-time Monitoring and Decision Support: - Implement real-time analytics to monitor component availability and pricing. - Provide insights for immediate decision-making to category managers. - Data Analytics: - Gather data from various sources within the supply chain to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement. - Support category managers to achieve higher negotiations and best contracts with suppliers and working capital improvements. - Data Quality Assurance and Validation: - Analyze the quality of electronic component data received from suppliers. - Provide actionable insights to the category managers. - Cost Out and SPIR management: - Support on annual RFQ, Negotiations, Price Increase, Escalation handling, Shortage Management. - Resiliency Improvement for 80% core parts: - Implement buffer inventory and consignment discussions with plants and suppliers. Qualifications: - Bachelor's or Masters in Electronics/E&TC. - Total relevant work experience of 9+ years. Skills Required: - Understanding of electronic component specifications, lifecycles, and industry standards. - Awareness of applicable standards and environmental compliances (IEC / UL / ISO / RoHS / REACH etc.). - Sound knowledge of spend data analysis. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Familiarity with tools such as Power BI, Silicon Expert, or specialized software for electronic component data analysis. - Experience working in a global business environment with strategic thinking, drive for results, influencing skills, and strong communication skills. - Ability to communicate complex findings to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.,