Ems Category Manager

ABB Ltd

Shanghai, China
Hybrid
8+ years experience in sourcing
5+ years focused on ems or electronics
Bachelor or master degree in engineering
ABB Ltd is seeking an EMS Category Manager to optimize regional/global sourcing initiatives in Shanghai or Tokyo. The role requires extensive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management within the EMS or electronics sectors

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for defining and leading regional sourcing strategies to optimize costs, quality, delivery, and reliability for EMS suppliers.
  • The position requires owning supplier relationship management and risk management efforts to drive performance and mitigate geopolitical impacts.
  • Candidates must possess strong negotiation skills to manage complex commercial agreements and ensure total cost of ownership optimization.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

ABB Ltd is seeking an EMS Category Manager to optimize regional/global sourcing initiatives in Shanghai or Tokyo. The role requires extensive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management within the EMS or electronics sectors.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in production company environment
  • Knowledge of USMCA, RoHS, ITAR frameworks
  • Strong analytical and commercial acumen
  • Ability to operate in matrixed environments
  • Bias for action and resilience

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years similar position experience
  • 5 years focused on EMS/Electronics category management
  • Bachelor or Master Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain
  • Fluency in written and oral English

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