Reporting to:
Global Procurement Manager


Your responsibilities


● Establish and implement Global and Local Category sourcing strategies to meet the need of the business
● Ensure sustainability in the supply chain with TCO optimization and active risk mitigation
● Collaborate cross functionally internally and externally with R&D, Strategic suppliers to drive continuous improvements initiatives to improve the competitiveness and leverage innovation
● Lead, guide and support the category team members to expand capabilities and to set a solid foundation to meet category performance targets
● Drive cost reduction initiatives to meet budget requirements and support cost competitive ABB Robotics products on the market
● Support the project team in NPI (New Product Introduction) activities from Gate 0 (Early involvement) to Gate 5 (Launch) to secure that project objectives are meet on Quality, Delivery, Time, Innovation, Material compliance and Sustainability
● Managing category budget on expenses and investments and monitor and drive 100% execution on identified projects.

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Your background


● Minimum of 5-10 years’ work experience in category/commodity management, preferably in mechanical in complex organizations.
● Ability to work with cross functional teams such as R&D, NPI sourcing, quality, services, materials etc. to achieve timely
● project execution.
● Ability to influence and manage multiple stakeholders and lead small teams.
● Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously, maintaining timeline.
● Proven costing, analytical, problem solving and organizational ability.
● Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
● Inclusive leadership with background of building collaborative relationships.
● People management skills with clear vision and can-do attitude.
● Capability to interface with senior management both internally & externally.
● In depth understanding of purchasing tools, processes, and practices.
● Working knowledge of SAP or other equivalent ERP systems.
● Fluency in English, written and spoken alike.
● Bachelor’s degree required, major in Engineering preferred.
● Travel of up to 30-40% required (in non-pandemic times).