At ABB, the business problem is to drive sourcing excellence, supplier collaboration, and cost optimization across international markets, ensuring quality, reliability, and sustainability while supporting business growth and innovation.
Requirements
- Proven experience of a minimum of 5 years in procurement, category management, or supply chain management in an international environment within IS/IT.
- Handling ISIT suppliers in the category management area.
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.
- Solid understanding of budgeting, performance management, and data analysis.
- Experience negotiating and working with a wide range of Suppliers such as hardware, software and ERP-suppliers.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies aligned with business goals, ensuring supplier capability and capacity for current and future needs.
- Negotiate agreements with key suppliers, manage contracts, and oversee ongoing supplier relationships.
- Lead planning and tracking of procurement activities, budgets, and savings forecasts.
- Drive cost-out programs and initiatives to achieve financial targets.
- Ensure compliance with our procurement standards, code of conduct, and global/local policies.
Other
- University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to build high-performing teams.
- Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, international environment.
- Prefered location for this position is Mexico and USA
