Category SpecialistAt 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.That's our story. Make it your story.
This position reports to

Category Manager

Your role and responsibilities

• Supports the development and implementation of regional/global sourcing strategies in close alignment with the regional/global category leader. Supports regional/global sourcing initiatives within a defined set of categories, working closely with key stakeholders to implement regional category strategies. • Negotiates agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renews price lists and terms and conditions. Finish annual cost saving target. Runs new quotations in time, communicate with suppliers for the best delivery to ensue material vailability for projects.• Runs benchmark studies for the Category team and for specific sourcing initiatives.•Onboards new suppliers in close collaboration with the respective local buyer, runs regular supplier evaluations, and provides supplier reports to Businesses and Category Managers. Support new requirements of categories from internal customers.• Mange main supplier performance. Quarterly review meeting about supplier OTD, quality and collaboration. • Support R&D project in time. Early involvement of mechanical supplier for R&D projects. • Fosters communication internally, externally, and between businesses and supports the implementation of procurement activities and initiatives in the region/country through this clear communication.

Qualifications for the role

Bachelor degree or above, major in mechanical engineering More than 5 years of procurement work experience, focusing on mechanical components Good experience in MNC Strong communication skill Fluent in English

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