Category Specialist - Indirect

ABB•Senatobia, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to: Procurement Manager. In this role you will play a critical strategic role in supporting development, implementation, and optimization of regional and global sourcing strategies. This position works closely with regional and global category leaders and key stakeholders to drive procurement excellence. You will be responsible for managing the full supplier lifecycle from onboarding and contract negotiation to evaluation and performance reporting. The work model for the role is: onsite. This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power in Senatobia, MS.

Requirements

BS degree in Business, Engineering, or relevant fields.
5 years plus experience in procurement working experience at a minimum of one of these categories: thermoplastic, thermoset plastic, metal, and copper electrical components experience.
Knowledge of SAP AMSAP, SAP Torque, PowerBI, Microsoft Office and the Electrification market
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Nice To Haves

Data analytics experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate with regional and global category leaders to develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives
Create and maintain local contract amendments and frame agreements; conduct periodic reviews to ensure competitive terms and conditions
Conduct benchmark studies to support sourcing initiatives and category decisions
Lead regional sourcing initiatives within assigned categories and supplier spend thresholds
Negotiate agreements with key suppliers; manage price list updates and renewal cycles
Onboard new suppliers in coordination with local procurement teams; conduct regular supplier evaluations and performance reporting to stakeholders
Communicate sourcing plans, supplier insights, and category performance across internal teams and business units to support cross-functional alignment

Benefits

Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.