Category Manager
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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 well give you what you need to make it happen. It wont always be easy growing takes grit. But at ABB youll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
This Position reports to:
Senior Engineering ManagerYour Role and Responsibilities
Work model: onsite
- EDP supply base owner in China to best support plant operations.
- Lead annual category spend analysis (Direct Materials) to identify cost optimization opportunities with top 20% high-value suppliers and develop yearly work plan to achieve the cost reduction target according to the company annual budget. Meanwhile Implement Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models integrating logistics inventory and lifecycle costs to refine supplier selection criteria.
- Establish dual/multi-sourcing strategies for critical materials with regional backup suppliers and monitor supply market dynamics (raw material volatility geopolitical factors) through yearly risk mitigation plan updates.
- Run RFQs mainly for the categories of welded parts machined parts cables and for specific sourcing initiatives. Coordinate the RFQs for standard commercial parts and other categories such as casting drive chain etc. with other global and local category owners in RO supply chain team.
Qualifications for the Role
- Bachelors degree or higher in Mechanical or Engineering related
- With at least 5 years as a purchasing engineer in manufacturing sector and good experience in the categories of welded parts machined parts
- Fluent in both oral and written English
- PC Skills: MS office SAP
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good negotiation and communication skills.
- Experience in complex product portfolios
Whats in it for you
We give you the space to lead the support to grow and the chance to make a difference. Whether youre solving problems building something new or helping others succeed your impact is real. Youll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.
More about us:
ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation Business area provides robotics and machine and factory automation including products software solutions and services. Revenues are generated both from direct sales to end users as well as from indirect sales mainly through system integrators and machine builders.
value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story Apply today or visit to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
