Global Category Manager
Global Category Manager
At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.
This position reports to: Procurement Manager
Your role and responsibilities:
* As a Global Category Manager, you will be responsible for planning and implementing global sourcing initiatives within the Energy Industries Division, Business Line Excitation.
* Develop effective sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring that suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future requirements.
* Focus on quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability when identifying, investigating, and selecting suppliers.
* Negotiate agreements with key suppliers and periodically renew price lists, terms, and conditions.
* Manage the planning and tracking of procurement activities, cost budgets, emerging market spending, and forecasts.
* Plan, design, and implement cost-reduction programs and processes to meet financial targets.
* Ensure compliance with procurement policies and risk management practices.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement with business strategies.
Qualifications for the role:
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in SCM category management, specializing in EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services), PCBAs, components, and box-build assembly.
* Proficiency in procurement systems (SAP/SAP Ariba, Sourcing and Contracts) and data analytics tools (MS Office applications).
* A history of effectively managing cost-saving projects relevant to your area of oversight.
* Degree in Business Engineering or Electrical Engineering; a specialized degree in Supply Chain Management is a valuable asset.
* Fluency in English.
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