Global Category Manager - Electrical & Electronics

ABB•Atlanta, GA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: 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 approx. $70 million. The ideal candidate for this position would be able to work a hybrid schedule from either Atlanta, GA or Hackettstown, NJ, but this position is also open to remote candidates located in the US.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (Master’s Degree is highly preferred) in technical, supply chain management or business field with minimum of 8 years’ experience in sourcing / supply chain / procurement (within which a 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 along with 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.