Global Category Manager
ABB
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. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
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. You will develop, plan, and implement procurement strategies focused on optimizing costs, quality, delivery, and supplier reliability for PCBAs and electronic components. This position is based in Europe. Your Responsibilities: - 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
More about us
We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory
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. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
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. You will develop, plan, and implement procurement strategies focused on optimizing costs, quality, delivery, and supplier reliability for PCBAs and electronic components. This position is based in Europe. Your Responsibilities: - 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 stem (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.
More about us
We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory
JOB SUMMARY
Global Category Manager
ABB
Sachseln
2 days ago
N/A
Full-time
Global Category Manager