Category Manager

ABB

Florence, SC, US
Hybrid
Procurement strategy development
Supplier capability assessment
Cost budget management
Develop, plan, and implement procurement strategy focused on optimizing costs, quality, delivery, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products for an assigned category or group of categories

Job Summary

  • Develop, plan, and implement procurement strategy focused on optimizing costs, quality, delivery, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products for an assigned category or group of categories.
  • Leverage the Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing process for implementing effective sourcing strategies in line with business strategy and ensuring that the supply base/suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements.
  • ABB empowers you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence, offering continuous learning and tailored support for your goals.

Matching Summary

Develop, plan, and implement procurement strategy focused on optimizing costs, quality, delivery, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products for an assigned category or group of categories.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Procurement strategy development
  • Supplier capability assessment
  • Cost budget management
  • Negotiating supplier agreements
  • MS Excel and SAP Ariba proficiency
  • Cross-functional team leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Lean process knowledge
  • People relations and stakeholder engagement
  • Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in Indirect Procurement
  • Bachelor degree in Engineering or Business
  • Work authorization for the US
  • Proficient costing and negotiation skills
  • Experience with general contractors and manpower services preferred

Work Rights

Must have work authorization

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