Global Category Manager, Mechanical - Business Line Analytical
Core
Develop and implement global strategy for mechanical components, castings, forgings, and plastics to build a resilient, cost-optimized supply base for ABB's Analytical business line.
Role type
Senior individual contributor, Global Category Manager
Builds
Global supply base and sourcing strategy for mechanical components
Domain
Industrial manufacturing, Mechanical engineering, Supply chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, Category management, Supplier negotiation, Contract management, Cost optimization, Risk mitigation, Stakeholder management, Budget management, Supplier selection, Data analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with mechanical components, castings, forgings, or plastics, CIPS process knowledge, Sustainability focus
Technologies
CIPS process
Responsibilities
Develop global strategy for mechanical category, Lead sourcing strategies, Negotiate supplier agreements, Manage procurement planning and budgets, Identify and select suppliers, Provide contract management, Ensure strategy execution
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC