Global Category Manager - Electrical & Electronics

ABB•Hackettstown, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner. This position reports to the Global Procurement & Logistics Manager. Working as the Global Category Manager at ABB Installation Products, you will be a key team member of the procurement & logistics team to enable achieving business targets. Reporting to the Global Head of Procurement, Installation Products, the Global Category Manager will lead the Electrical and Electronics category with a global annual spend of approximately $70 million. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to work a hybrid-remote schedule and maintain a presence in the Hackettstown, NJ Manufacturing Facility. Other locations near critical ABB locations (Atlanta, GA) may be considered along with an exceptional candidate with the ability to travel as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (Master’s Degree is highly preferred) in technical, supply chain management or business field
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in sourcing / supply chain / procurement
Minimum of 5 years should be in areas of category management, negotiations, and procurement
Proficiency with software applications such as MS-Office (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.), Power BI, SAP Ariba
Strong data management and analytical skills
A collaborative, solution-focused approach with strong written and verbal communication skills
Advanced project management skills with the ability to influence change across global operations
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Responsibilities

Establish and drive category strategies that enable the achievement of Key Performance Indicators for the Electrical & Electronic parts category (annual spend approx. $70M) collaborating with cross functional groups such as R&D / Engineering, Product Management and Manufacturing.
Lead the de-risking of supply chain for managed categories by developing strategies / initiatives to qualify alternate sources and break sole / single source dependencies, addressing any geopolitical, financial, and other risks as applicable.
Lead projects utilizing ABB Stage Gate framework to improve competitiveness in the supply base.
Develop new sources leveraging Best Cost Country footprints.
Negotiate and establish frame agreements with suppliers to optimize cost, quality, service, and inventory levels while obtaining the best terms & conditions for ABB.
Partner with Supplier Quality to drive improvement in quality metrics while engaging actively in various project milestones (First Article Inspection - FAI, PPAP etc.).

Benefits

Health, Life & Disability
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)
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.
Eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.