Ems Category Manager

ABB UK

Shanghai, China
Hybrid
8+ years experience in sourcing
5+ years focused on ems or electronics
Bachelor or master degree in engineering
ABB UK is seeking an EMS Category Manager to lead regional and global sourcing initiatives, focusing on cost optimization and supplier management. This hybrid role is based in Shanghai, China, or Tokyo, Japan, and requires extensive experience in supply chain management, particularly in the electronics sector

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for defining and leading regional sourcing strategies to optimize costs, quality, delivery, and reliability of suppliers.
  • You will own supplier relationship management and risk management by driving performance and mitigating component shortages or geopolitical impacts.
  • The position requires managing complex negotiations to optimize total cost of ownership while ensuring commercial competitiveness and contract compliance.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

ABB UK is seeking an EMS Category Manager to lead regional and global sourcing initiatives, focusing on cost optimization and supplier management. This hybrid role is based in Shanghai, China, or Tokyo, Japan, and requires extensive experience in supply chain management, particularly in the electronics sector.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years experience in sourcing
  • 5+ years focused on EMS or Electronics
  • Bachelor or Master Degree in Engineering
  • Fluent in English written and oral
  • Experience with SAP Ariba and Silicon Expert

Nice-to-have

  • Production company experience asset
  • Strong analytical and commercial acumen
  • Bias for action in matrixed environments
  • Resilience managing supplier escalations
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years similar position experience
  • 5 years focused on EMS/Electronics
  • Engineering degree preferred
  • Knowledge of USMCA, RoHS, ITAR frameworks

Work Rights

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