Procurement Category Specialist

ABB Inc

Xiamen, China
Onsite
Develop and execute china metal/plastic category strategy
Manage responsible components development
Lead china metal/plastic category team daily management
You will have the opportunity to support regional/global sourcing initiatives either under the leadership of a regional/global Category Manager or independently if under a defined threshold

Job Summary

  • You will have the opportunity to support regional/global sourcing initiatives either under the leadership of a regional/global Category Manager or independently if under a defined threshold.
  • Each day, you will purchase materials according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule, and terms.
  • The work model for the role is: onsite

Matching Summary

You will have the opportunity to support regional/global sourcing initiatives either under the leadership of a regional/global Category Manager or independently if under a defined threshold.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop and execute China Metal/Plastic category strategy
  • Manage responsible components development
  • Lead China Metal/Plastic category team daily management
  • Oversee China Metal/Plastic category planning
  • Identify and implement cost saving actions
  • Lead negotiation with suppliers in China
  • Define and continuously improve value chain

Nice-to-have

  • Strong result-oriented, fact-based
  • Excellent communication, cooperation and influence skills
  • Good analytical skills and good communication skills
  • Ability to handle complexity and work under pressure

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
  • Minimum 6 years working experience
  • Fluent English in both speaking and writing
  • Knowledge of metal machining/stamping, plastic molding/raw material and mold making process would be preferred
  • Good knowledge in sourcing methods, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, analytical skills and legal/contractual knowledge would be preferred
  • Strong data processing (e.g Power BI) and report ability are preferred

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