IM&S Procurement Lead, Americas

ABB•Cary, NC

7d•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 Manager __ Step into the heart of Electrification Business Procurement as our Regional Indirect Procurement Lead for Americas — where every day brings dynamic challenges and real impact! We seek a visionary procurement leader to oversee Indirect Category Team, Business Partners and Operational Procurement Team while championing our 2026 Global AI Workforce Transformation Program. This role combines strategic category management excellence with operational procurement expertise and digital innovation leadership—perfect for those passionate about AI, emerging technologies, and building high-performing, digitally fluent teams. The work model for the role is: Hybrid #LI - Hybrid

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; supply chain and/or logistics preferred
10+ years of in-depth strategic sourcing, category management and operational procurement experience, preferably within indirect procurement area
5+ years of experience in Leadership and/or team management
Strategic thinking and problem solving skills
A collaborative, solution-focused approach with strong communication, analytical and project management skills
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time

Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Leading and developing a team of Category Managers and Specialists, Operational Buyers and Business Partners providing guidance, coaching and support, fostering digital culture and growth mindset.
Category & Sourcing Leadership: Supporting Category Managers and Specialists in developing and implementing strategic plans for their categories, making sure they are aligned with the overall business objectives and market trends.
Performance Management: Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of category strategies and operational effectiveness, making adjustments as needed.
Suppliers Management & Innovation: Supporting Category and Business Partners Team in AI-powered market analysis, strategic supplier relationships, complex negotiations, and supplier innovation initiatives ensuring the availability of high-quality services and innovative solutions at competitive costs.
Collaboration and Business Partnering: Collaborating directly and via Indirect Procurement Business Partners with key business functions, stakeholders and production sites to ensure effective execution of category strategies and initiatives while ensuring operational effectiveness and high compliance standards.

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
Retirement 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.