ABB · 7 hours ago
Category Manager
Location, WV
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expABB is a global market leader in helping industries operate more efficiently and sustainably. The Category Manager will be responsible for managing sourcing for inductive and electrical components, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, and driving cost reduction initiatives within the supply chain.
AutomotiveEnergyEnergy ManagementIndustrial AutomationRobotics
Responsibilities
Represent Local Business Unit sourcing in global Supply Chain Management network
Develop and implement local material categories to realize defined business objectives. Maintain, develop supplier relationships and partnership based collaboration
Actively utilize Supply Chain Management intelligence to identify and drive cost reduction initiatives, benchmarks and analyses based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principle in every activity. Follow material market costs, trends and tools for continues improvement in local material category strategy
Participation in new product development initiatives ensuring appropriate suppliers selection, expected total costs as well as high quality and profitable growth objectives
Support material availability and continuity of factory operations
Negotiate best prices, terms and contractual agreements consistent with the Company's established quality standards and business requirements. Conclude formal contracts
Initiate and lead supplier qualification processes, evaluations and appropriate quality development
Ensure data correctness and most current commercial information in business systems and supporting SCM tools
Execute effective, transparent communication internally, externally and between different units
Qualification
Required
Technical University degree (preferred mechanical, electrical or related field)
Minimum 3 - years of experience in a similar position (experience in a production company will be an asset)
Proven experience in direct materials project sourcing
Knowledge of the supplier market
Proficient English in speech and writing
Knowledge of tools used in the area of supply chain management
Proficient computer support, knowledge of MS Office and SAP
Highly developed negotiating and interpersonal skills
Company
ABB
ABB provides electrification and automation solutions for various industries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$548.55MKey Investors
European Investment Bank
2023-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $545.85M
2013-09-23Grant· $2.7M
2001-04-06IPO
Leadership Team
Morten Wierod
CEO
Håvard Devold
Vice President, Market Development, Country Technology manager
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