Category Manager

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.This Position reports to:Global Category Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role you will develop, plan and implement sourcing and procurement strategy focused on optimizing costs, quality, delivery and reliability of suppliers and supplied products & services to ensure an exceptional supply base is developed and maintained to ensure material availability and service levels to support local business and customer needs.You will be mainly accountable for:

• Implementing effective sourcing strategies in line with local and global business and category strategies while ensuring suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements
• Supplier selection and performance: TCO Savings, Payment terms, OTD, Quality, lead time, budget target settings, and follow up for continuous improvement
• Providing and maintaining standard terms in purchase contracts/terms and conditions in line with Company directives and guidelines
• Designing and implementing cost-out programs and/or processes to reach annual savings and operational cost reduction targets
  

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher with Engineering background from an accredited institution
• Minimum experience of 7 years in Global Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain management
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SAP and Ariba
• Knowledge of electrical systems (Transformers/Drives/Motors etc) or Plant Automation Systems (DCS, PLCs, Integrated automation cabinets, IO systems) will be an added advantage
• Sound knowledge of materials engineering, metal market rates, manufacturing processes, global labor rates & manufacturing burden rates & overheads at different locations will be an added advantage
• Strong Data Analytics and Continuous Improvement mindset with demonstrated negotiation skills in a multicultural, global business environment
  

More about us

Our Process Automation business offers a range of solutions for process and hybrid industries, including our industry-specific integrated automation, electrification and digital solutions, control technologies, software and advanced services, as well as measurement & analytics, marine and turbocharging offerings. Process Automation is #2 in the market globally.Based on its deep domain knowledge, experience and expertise in delivering world-class automation products, systems and solutions, a wide area of complimenting digital and collaborative solutions across applications and sectors, the Process Automation business helps customers remain competitive, improving their ROI and running safe and productive operations.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. #MyABBStoryWe value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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