Global Mechanical Category Manager

vor 21 Stunden

Zurich, Schweiz ABB Vollzeit

**Global Mechanical Category Manager**:
**Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.**:
In this role, you will be responsible for developing, planning and implementing Procurement (PL) strategy focused on optimizing costs, quality, delivery and reliability of suppliers and supplied products for Mechanical systems and components. You will ensure execution in accordance with Company and Supply Base Management instructions and procedures. All the activities must be carried out in close collaboration with the Regional category buyers and the relevant stakeholders. The role reports to the Division Procurement & Logistics manager and has the functional coordination of a team of Regional category buyers.

**This position reports to**:
Procurement Manager

**Your responsibilities**:

- Develop, share and drive execution of global category strategies and considering all potential levers to reduce cost and drive improved performance
- Maintain the awareness of world markets and emerging material related issues and the technological innovations in the industry and ensure that the Division is best positioned
- Manage directly complex strategic projects (e.g., footprint, product portfolio re-design)
- Identify strategic partners, lead & participate in high-value and complex contract negotiations and the implementation of subsequent contracts with a range of major global suppliers; support / supervise other negotiations managed by the local category buyers by providing category knowledge.
- Supply chain risk management - ensure mid and long-term planning is in place to mitigate potential supply shocks and changes to regulatory landscape. Proactively monitor risks, lead escalations and other material management initiatives appropriate to the category.
- Support the Division operations, both strategically and tactically, as an escalation point to resolve persistent problems related to supplier quality, parts availability, price increases.
- Drive year-over-year continuous improvements in the supply base by sharing performance metrics, focused on on-time delivery, lead time, quality improvement and cost reduction
- Coach and mentor, the local category buyers to develop their procurement and category-specific abilities and expertise.

**Your background**:

- Bachelor or Master Degree in Engineering, Production/Operations management, Supply Chain or closely related field
- 8+ years of experience in sourcing, supply chain management of Direct materials and at least 3 as Category manager
- Ability to work independently and able to comfortably manage multiple ongoing projects, prioritize and adapt in response to changing business needs
- Proficient with engineering prints and specifications; APQP and PPAP processes knowledge is appreciated
- Excellent data analysis abilities and software skills, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- ERP / SAP system knowledge is required; SAP ARIBA is used for category management
- Excellent negotiating and cost management skills; able to manage conflicts and difficult situations
- Experience in a highly international and multi-cultural environment
- Fluent in English, written and oral
- Flexibility to travel globally up to 25%

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