Category Specialist - Services

Main Accountabilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies - Leverage ABBs global and regional purchasing power to achieve performance targets and align closely with regional Category Leaders to drive effective sourcing initiatives.
• Supplier negotiation and contract management - Negotiate agreements with key suppliers and periodically renew pricelists, terms, and conditions and create and maintain local contract amendments to frame agreements.
• Supplier onboarding and performance evaluation - Collaborate with local buyers to onboard new suppliers and Conduct regular supplier evaluations and provide performance reports to Businesses and Category Managers.
• Operational procurement and sourcing execution - Manage sourcing initiatives under defined thresholds and Initiate purchase orders, confirm deliveries, and monitor supplier performance against PO requirements.
• Stakeholder collaboration and communication - Support country and regional sourcing initiatives by engaging with key stakeholders and Foster clear communication across Divisions and Functions to ensure successful implementation of procurement activities.
• Digital procurement and process optimization -Support catalogue rollouts to maximize hands-free ordering and minimize tactical sourcing and Ensure accurate supplier and material master data for sourcing automation, including running RfQs/eAuctions in SAP Ariba.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5+ years in strategic/operational procurement or extensive expertise in relevant service categories.
• Strong communication and project management abilities, with proven success leading cross-functional teams globally.
• Demonstrated practice in national/international negotiations and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Candidates must be comfortable working in the Swedish time zone
• Solid financial and business understanding, with capability in negotiation, change management, and stakeholder management, combined with integrity.
• Business-level fluency in English (additional languages beneficial) and a strong result-oriented mindset.
• University degree required; Business or Engineering preferred.