Global Category Manager Location: - LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202 - CHICAGO, IL, US, 60654-4203 Work Location Type: Hybrid About Grainger W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.  Compensation The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $95,900.00 – $159,800.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 15 % or $ , based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change. Rewards and Benefits With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including: - Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing. - 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year. - 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required. - Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools. - Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents. For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, visit https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire Grainger Benefits The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills. The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above. Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law. Position Details The Grainger Indirect Procurement team manages over $1 billion of indirect spend for business team members. As Global Category Manager develops and executes category strategies for assigned categories to address internal stakeholder needs and business goals. Leads more complex strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize savings and value for the organization. You will report to the Senior Manager, Global Category Management. This is a hybrid position that is based onsite in Lake Forest or Chicago, 3 days a week. You Will - Develop and execute a robust category strategy for your assigned business unit(s) with a total spend under management of $100-$300MM. Performs needs assessment and plans category roadmap to provide senior leaders (i.e. Vice Presidents, Senior Vice Presidents) an overview of business unit opportunities in the next 3-5 years. - Responsible for complex spend, total cost of ownership and external market analysis, Request for Proposal/ Quote, Information (RFx) execution, developing and executing negotiation strategies, and drafting and finalizing contracts with selected suppliers. - Provide insights and updates on category strategy, project statuses, and market changes to internal stakeholders at various levels of the organization. - Monitor supplier industry trends, validate and benchmark costs, and competitive pricing through research and market intelligence tools. - Identify continuous improvement opportunities in procurement processes to increase efficiency and results across the department. - Using business review templates, determine key performance indicators (KPI) and contracted service level agreements (SLA) to create a strategic supplier review process with annual report outs to key stakeholders. - Coach and develop less senior team members as they apply strategic sourcing processes to categories. You Have - Bachelor's Degree In Business, Supply Chain Management, or similar field required - None - 5+ years of Category Management, indirect procurement, contract negotiations, or global sourcing experience required - 3+ years of experience developing and executing global category strategies. required - Experience assessing and mitigating financial, operational, and contractual risks. - Experience redlining and negotiating Master Agreements and Addendums. - Experience performing spend and total cost of ownership analysis. - Experience articulating strategies and influencing others at various levels of the organization. - Professional qualification/certification from related professional organizations (CPM, CPSM, APICS, ISM) Upon Hire preferred We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.

Mobility Category Manager Location: Southfield United States Job Description: Eaton's IS VEH Functions division is currently seeking a Mobility Category Manager- Copper. This position is a remote opportunity within the US/PR. The Mobility Category Manager, Copper will support the development and deployment of the category strategy for copper purchases for the North American region. This position will lead the management of approximately $140M of spend to drive category performance towards optimal conditions (cost, commercial, working capital, quality, delivery, resiliency, and VAVE) thru collaboration with business stakeholders, operations and centers of excellence. This role will be accountable for supplier relationship and performance management leading supplier negotiations, business reviews, and resolving all supply issues. This position will also support category continuous improvement initiatives to achieve procurement excellence. The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Eaton announced, on January 26, 2026, the intent to separate its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) into an independent, publicly traded company. We expect to complete the separation by the end of the first quarter of 2027.The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the spinoff closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time. What you'll do: - Works closely with assigned Mobility category suppliers and plants to execute sourcing strategies that deliver improved resiliency and cost out to ensure supply continuity for growth and optimized pricing for sustained market competitiveness. - Negotiates and manages supplier contracts in accordance with NA business practices and contracting guidelines. - Ensures that key category metrics (cost out, resiliency, working capital, contracted spend, diversity, DPPM etc.) are driven to optimal conditions. - Reviews economic and market trends to advise the business on optimal sourcing strategies and any changes to supplier lead times for assigned categories. - Maintains business relationship with suppliers and key stakeholders within Spinco. - Ensures that high level of quality and delivery performance is maintained by suppliers and associated partners at all times. Qualifications: Required Basic Qualifications: - Minimum Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution - Minimum five (5) years experience in procurement, supply chain, supply chain management within manufacturing - Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any "CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc." Preferred Qualifications: - Master's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering from an accredited institution - Background in Metals/Copper, metal fabrication category management - Understanding of sourcing process, copper cost drivers, global forces/trends that impact copper supply chain and demand, and industry purchasing practices. Skills: - Strategic Thinking, Negotiation, Data/Contract Management, Presentation and Influencing Skills. The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 5/6/2026. All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Role Description Support Global Key Account Manager (GKAM) in executing commercial activities to achieve company targets for assigned Japanese OEM accounts, with approximately 60% of focus and resource allocation dedicated to two-wheeler business (Suzuki, Yamaha, and Honda) and 40% to four-wheeler business. Act as the primary interface with OEM headquarters in Japan, while proactively collaborating with Regional Account Managers (RAMs), with a specific focus on developing regions such as ASEAN, India, and global production sites to address business requirements from overseas subsidiaries and joint ventures, based on the business needs. Give a strong focus on new business development while ensuring overall account profitability through VA/VE initiatives and kaizen activities, delivering value to customers and generating internal cost saving after SOP. Drive the business opportunities by maximizing the advantages of joint venture partners, while strategically promoting company’s global capabilities and competitive strengths. Main Tasks - Ensure to comply with company’s disciplines, e.g. EHS, Compliance, Anti-Trust, Code of Conducts, etc. - Collect and provide insights to support Management to develop annual budget (SPA) and long-term plan on Japanese OEMs (including light duty passenger, motorcycle and general engine, others), execute actions to achieve the business growth in whole project lifecycle under GKAM’s supervision, including: - Approach phase: - Network with key persons in Purchase & Development in Japan. - Build strategy to penetrate development activity. - Build communication strategy to align globally. - (Internal) Define NECC/BASF responsibility in each process. - Pre-Development & Development phase: - Organize and facilitate technical meeting. - Gather project schedule from customer. - Project management. Customer conducts technical evaluation in Japan. - Technical sample preparation, delivery and documentation. Communication with related ECMS production sites. - Expanding business phase: - Keep regular meetings with key persons to update business situation. - Expand relationship SCM & Quality in customer organization. - Obtain next development schedule & build commercial strategy. - Lead technical exchange meeting to influence customer development activity. - Other special projects/tasks assigned by supervisor. Qualifications - Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Mechanical Engineering or related commercial/engineering fields). - Experience: Minimum 3-5 years’ combined experience in engineering, sales, business development, strategic marketing, and/or key account management in a multinational company of automotive/motorcycle industry. - Strong superior communication, interpersonal, influencing and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage with key decision makers at all organizational levels, both externally with customers and internally with the regional and global management teams. - Willing and able to travel both domestically (up to 25% of working time) and internationally (up to three times per year). - Fluent in both spoken and written Japanese and English. - Work Arrangement: Ability to work remotely in accordance with company policy, while maintaining effective collaboration with internal stakeholders and external customers.

Title: Strategy Manager Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5201 Workplace: Remote Department: Sales (US) Job Description: About Grainger W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.  Compensation The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $88,000.00 – $146,600.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 15 % or $ , based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change. Rewards and Benefits With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including: - Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing. - 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year. - 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required. - Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools. - Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents. For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below: https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire Grainger Benefits The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills. The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above. Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law. Position Details The Strategy Manager is responsible for overseeing the design, development and execution of go-to-market sales offers & programs for the healthcare and municiple government segments. This position will work with cross-functional teams and use improved processes to support business goals, focusing on reaching sales targets and ensuring all efforts align with those objectives. You Will - Develops segment-focused sales offers and programs working with the aligned Sr. Manager, cross-functional SMEs and business partners. This includes coordinating closely with sales, marketing, and finance to ensure the offers are competitive and aligned with market needs. - Oversees execution of the go-to-market offers development & deployment. Ensures that timelines are met and key stakeholders are engaged throughout the go-to-market process. - Manages digital tools to design and deliver offer efficiently. Regularly evaluates and updates technology platforms to streamline offer creation and maximize team productivity. - Monitors and measures offer performance using metrics and feedback. Analyzes data trends and gathers stakeholder input to drive continuous improvement in future offers. - Leads specific segment focused initiatives requiring disciplined program/project management. Applies structured project management methodologies to deliver initiatives on time and within scope. You Have - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred - 5+ years sales experience strongly preferred - 3+ years segment market experience aligned with the job summary preferred - Customer Focus: Uses data to identify and address customer pain points, driving measurable improvements. - Digital Acumen: Demonstrated experience to apply data and trends to execute digital strategies using data and trends to strengthen and amplify business growth. - Business Insight: Analytical skills and the ability to quickly translate data into actionable insights that drive business decisions and growth. - Strategic Mindset: Demonstrated ability to think strategically, identify trends/patterns, and develop relevant programs and incentives. - Decision Quality: Ability to makes sound, data-driven decisions that align with business and program objectives. - Collaboration: Builds effective relationships and works effectively across all levels of organizations – internal and external, demonstrated through joint initiatives and shared outcomes. - Planning & Stakeholdering: Maintains structured, tailored communication with stakeholders throughout projects to ensure alignment and engagement. - Travel Expectations: Up to 30% of travel expected. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.