Category Manager

ABB Inc

Florence, SC, US
Hybrid
Procurement strategy optimization
Supplier quality and delivery management
Negotiating supplier agreements
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 offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, disability, retirement plans, and parental leave.

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 optimization
  • Supplier quality and delivery management
  • Negotiating supplier agreements
  • Cost budget management
  • SAP Ariba and SAP MM proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing
  • General contractor experience
  • Manpower services experience
  • Cross-functional team leadership

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in Engineering or Business
  • Minimum 5 years indirect procurement experience
  • Proficient costing and negotiation skills
  • MS Excel and data analysis proficiency
  • Excellent communication and project management skills
  • Ability to travel up to 20% domestic

Work Rights

Must have work authorization

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