Americas Category Specialist, Mechanical

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In this role you will have the opportunity to support regional/global sourcing initiatives either under the leadership of a regional/global Category Manager or independently if under a defined threshold. Each day you will purchase materials according to required technical specifications price delivery schedule and terms. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring the purchase activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures.

The work model for the role is hybrid. #LI-Hybrid

This role is contributing to the Process Automation Measurement & Analytics division.

You will be mainly accountable for:
Supporting the development and implementation of regional/global sourcing strategies in close alignment with the regional/global category leader.
Negotiating agreements with main suppliers and periodically renewing price lists and terms and conditions.
Running benchmark studies for the Category team and for specific sourcing initiatives.
Creating local contract amendments to frame agreements on behalf of a country and updates/maintains frame contracts:

Our team dynamics:
You will join a dynamic talented high performing team where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role:

Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering Production/Operations management Supply Chain or closely related field required.
8 years of experience in sourcing and supply chain management working as category buyer category responsible for Mechanical metallic C&F preferred.
Sound knowledge of procurement systems processes and practices and the Mechanical / Metallic / Casting & Forgings/ Plastic market.
Knowledge of SAP Ariba is a plus.
Fluent in English written and oral.
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us:

The Measurement & Analytics Division is among the worlds leading manufacturers and suppliers of smart instrumentation and analyzers working at the heart of industrial digital transformation. The Measurement & Analytics Divisions portfolio consists of analyzers measuring compositions of gases and liquids; instrumentation measuring process variables such as temperature pressure flow and level; force measurement solutions measuring parameters such as flatness thickness and tension; and advanced digital solutions for device management device health check and predictive maintenance. The Measurement & Analytics Division serves key industries such as oil and gas chemical water and wastewater power hydrogen batteries as well as the marine industry. The Division enables the optimization of industrial processes by providing and analyzing data collected from sensing and smart measurement devices. Parameters such as emission levels and production inputs are measured by providing before and after values enabling efficient operations and environmental sustainability through measurement.

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