Category Manager(Machining/Motor/Pneumatic)
Core
Manage global sourcing strategy, supplier partnerships, and cost optimization for machining, motor, and pneumatic categories within ABB Robotics.
Role type
Category Manager (Sourcing)
Builds
Supply chain solutions for robotics products
Domain
Industrial Robotics / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier negotiation, partnership development, cost structure analysis, risk management, category strategy, RFQ management, BOM definition, SAP proficiency
Preferred skills
Early technology proposal integration, dual sourcing implementation, global QBR facilitation
Technologies
SAP
Responsibilities
Manage supplier partnerships and evaluate new supplier opportunities; drive cost reduction programs and negotiate with allocated suppliers; structure and lead global quarterly business reviews (QBRs) for suppliers; support new product introduction (NPI) from the design stage; collaborate with R&D on BOM definition and material planning; optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) and supply chain metrics.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC