Your responsibilities

• Establish and implement Global and Local Category sourcing strategies to meet the need of the business
• Ensure sustainability in the supply chain with TCO optimization and active risk mitigation
• Collaborate cross functionally internally and externally with R&D, Strategic suppliers to drive continuous improvements initiatives to improve the competitiveness and leverage innovation
• Lead, guide and support the category team members to expand capabilities and to set a solid foundation to meet category performance targets
• Drive cost reduction initiatives to meet budget requirements and support cost competitive ABB Robotics products on the market
• Support the project team in NPI (New Product Introduction) activities from Gate 0 (Early involvement) to Gate 5 (Launch) to secure that project objectives are meet on Quality, Delivery, Time, Innovation, Material compliance and Sustainability
• Managing category budget on expenses and investments and monitor and drive 100% execution on identified projects.

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Your background

• Minimum of 5-10 years’ work experience in category/commodity management, preferably in mechanical in complex organizations.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams such as R&D, NPI sourcing, quality, services, materials etc. to achieve timely
• project execution.
• Ability to influence and manage multiple stakeholders and lead small teams.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously, maintaining timeline.
• Proven costing, analytical, problem solving and organizational ability.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
• Inclusive leadership with background of building collaborative relationships.
• People management skills with clear vision and can-do attitude.
• Capability to interface with senior management both internally & externally.
• In depth understanding of purchasing tools, processes, and practices.
• Working knowledge of SAP or other equivalent ERP systems.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken alike.
• Bachelor’s degree required, major in Engineering preferred.
• Travel of up to 30-40% required (in non-pandemic times).