Category Manager

Job description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to: SCM Manager You will be mainly accountable for: Developing and implementing category strategies for Active/Passive electrical components in alignment with company business objectives. Leading supplier selection, performance management, and negotiations to secure competitive and compliant agreements. Driving continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives. Working together with cross functional team to guarantee supplier on-time delivery and quality performance to the target.

Ensuring strong stakeholder collaboration across project teams to contribute to company business development. Monitoring market trends and innovations in responsible categories and maintaining supplier landscape dynamically.

Qualifications for the role

You are highly skilled in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management You have 5+ years of experience in Sourcing function. You bring experience or familiarity with MS Office, Power BI, Ariba, SAP, and supplier analytics tools You are passionate about sourcing, sustainability, and improving supplier performance through innovation and analytics. Degree in Electrification and Automation, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; advanced degree or professional procurement certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) is an advantage.

Excellent communication skills in English. You are available for occasional business trips. 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.