Global Category Leader

Take the next step in your career at ABB, working in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.
You will be part of the Robotics and Discrete Automation division that supplies products, solutions and services to increase productivity and ergonomics. ABB Robotics is a pioneer and one of the leading global industrial robotics companies and has the widest global footprint of any robotics company with presence in 53 countries.
Your responsibilities
Identifying and qualifying new suppliers in cooperation with Supplier Quality and Engineering specialists.
Negotiating agreements with main suppliers and periodically renewing pricelists, terms and conditions.
Adapting corporate contractual framework to the local business needs, recommending frame agreements to management and executing upon approval.
Analyzing and evaluating bids in order to determine the optimal value.
Supporting bid and proposal teams by providing relevant market information.
Overseeing supplier performance (on time delivery, quality, lead time and Speed of Resolution) and resolving performance issues.
Local category team management, engaging purchaser, Supplier Quality and Advanced Supplier Quality in the category operations.
Contributing to and participating in setting and implementing budget and targets within the framework, ensuring the Category sourcing performance targets are achieved.
Living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background
Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s degree is preferred, major in Engineering or Mechanical is preferred
Experience in a large manufacturing or multi-industry global organization
Experience in a strategic sourcing role
In depth understanding of purchasing tools and practices
Working knowledge of SAP or other equivalent ERP systems
Capability to interface with senior leadership across regions both internally & externally
Strong costing and analytical skills
Strong negotiation skills

More about us
Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join ABB and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Above all, challenge yourself every day. Let’s write the future, together.
Recruiting Manager Rock-Chun Ji, +8621 61 05 66 66-2652, e-mail: rock-chun.ji@cn.abb.com, or hosting manger Sveds-Hjalmar Söderlund, +4621 32 53 87, e-mail: sveds-hjalmar.soderlund@se.abb.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Pia Hill, +4621 34 47 51; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +4621 32 85 47; Unionen: Roger L. Gustavsson, +4621 32 90 97. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Marcus Thunberg, +46722 05 08 92.
We look forward to receiving your application by September 7, 2020.