Category Manager At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.Write the next chapter of your ABB story. This position reports to Supply Chain Manager - System Drives Your role and responsibilities In this role you will be responsible for Category Management at ABB System Drives in New Berlin, WI, where you will be a key member of the Supply Chain Management team.Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will develop, plan and implement sourcing and procurement strategy focused on optimizing costs, quality, delivery and reliability of suppliers and supplied products & services to ensure an exceptional supply base is developed and maintained to ensure material availability and service levels to support local business and customer needs.The work model for the role is: Hybrid LI-HybridYou will be mainly accountable for:• Implementing effective sourcing strategies in line with local and global business and category strategies while ensuring suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements• Supplier selection and performance: TCO Savings, Payment terms, OTD, Quality, lead time, budget target settings, and follow up for continuous improvement• Providing and maintaining standard terms in purchase contracts/terms and conditions in line with Company directives and guidelines• Designing and implementing cost-out programs and/or processes to reach annual savings and operational cost reduction targets Qualifications for the role Bachelor's Degree with minimum 5 years experience OR Associate's Degree with minimum 7 years experience OR High School Diploma with minimum 9 years experience. Preferred Experience Includes: Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SAP and Ariba Knowledge of electrical components (ex: Drives) and the manufacturing processes associated Strong Data Analytics and Continuous Improvement mindset with demonstrated negotiation skills in a multicultural, global business environment. APICS, PMP, LEAN SIX SIGMA - Certifications Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US. More about us ABB System Drives is the market leader in high-power, high-performance drives, drive systems and packages for industrial process and large infrastructure applications, and a leading supplier of power conversion equipment for renewable energy and other applications. The Division offers global support to help customers, partners and equipment manufacturers with asset reliability, performance improvement and energy efficiency in mission critical applications.We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. MyABBStoryWe look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABBABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdfAs an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHRabb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.myBenefitsABB.com J-18808-Ljbffr
