Category Specialist

Category Specialist 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. Thats our story. Make it your story. This position reports to

Global Head of Supplier Management

Your role and responsibilities Are you ready to play a crucial role in advancing industrial electronics? Join our global team at ABB, where your expertise will contribute to significant innovations. Grow professionally in a supportive environment as you develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize costs, quality, and reliability. In this role, you will ensure compliance with company procedures, recommend frame agreements, and support the ABB Process Control Platform (PCP) Global Procurement and Logistics function in Sweden. Take this opportunity to make a meaningful impact by joining a global high-performing team, where you will be able to thrive!
You will be mainly accountable for:

• Leveraging the Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing process for implementing effective sourcing strategies in line with business strategy and ensuring that the supply base/suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements.
• Managing planning and tracking of procurement activities, cost budgets, emerging country spending, and savings forecasts.
• Negotiating agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renews price lists, and terms and conditions.
• Supporting regional/global sourcing initiatives within a defined set of categories, working closely with key stakeholders to implement regional category strategies.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain roles within the industrial electronics sector, with a proven track record in supplier management and negotiations.
• Lead and manage procurement activities for high-end industrial electronics components, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Implement strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize supply chain efficiency and reduce costs, using detailed analysis of market trends, supplier performance, and procurement da-ta.
• Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives.

More about us

The Process Control Platform (PCP) lays the foundation of ABB Process Automation with proven and innovative technology. Our mission is to shape the Distributed Control System and digital solutions of tomorrow, PCP is the value generating partner, creating digital control solutions for industries. Recruiting Manager Grigorijus Sevcenko +37062027621 will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Blomqvist, +46 768 06 00 11; Ledarna: Leif Öhrberg, +46 724 64 40 16; Unionen: Krista Andersson, +46 706 44 02 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Medina Jakupovic, +46 724 64 46 98. We kindly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements. Please note that to be eligible for employment at ABB Sweden, you will need to pass our pre-employment screening steps. This includes a reference check, a drug test, and could also include an extended background check. We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in PDF are appreciated). Welcome to apply the latest by August 23 2024. Please note that due to the summer vacation period, our hiring process may take a bit longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to review each application thoroughly. We 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. #MyABBStory