Regional Category Manager, Facilities Services

ABB•Cary, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This Position reports to: Global Procurement Manager Step into the heart of procurement as our next Regional Category Manager for Facilities Services (Cleaning, Security, Electrical, Fire and Building Maintenance, IFM) — where every day brings dynamic challenges and real impact! In this role, you will leverage the purchasing power of ABB on a regional level and achieve key performance targets for Indirect Materials & Services. This is a regional position open to candidates across all ABB US locations. Enjoy a flexible hybrid work model—split your time between remote work and the office with travel around 30 - 40% Shape the Future of Procurement with Us! Are you ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, international environment where innovation, digitalization and sustainability drive everything we do? This is a role designed for ambitious, tech-minded individuals who thrive in fast-paced, ever-evolving environments. If you’re passionate about leveraging innovative digital tools, eager to learn new skills and excited to tackle meaningful challenges, we want you on our team! With us, you’ll be at the forefront of industrial digitalization, engaging with cutting-edge technology and collaborating with experts from around the globe. We are an international pioneering technology leader that is writing the future of industrial digitalization. One of our key ambitions is to get faster and leaner and to move closer to the customer. To strengthen our procurement team, we are looking for a Category Manager who’s passionate about technology, eager to learn and excited to collaborate with diverse teams across Americas. Seize this unique opportunity to take an active part in shaping our procurement organization and grow together with the rapidly developing business.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (business or engineering preferred)
5+ years’ experience in strategic procurement: sourcing, category management or related fields
Proactive and collaborative attitude with a focus on growth and innovation
Strong communication, analytical and project management skills
Advanced skills with SAP Ariba, Apadua, Keelvar, Power BI, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to travel for work up to 40% of the time

Responsibilities

Stakeholder Management : Build relationships, understand business needs and engage with key functions to deliver results
Category & Sourcing Leadership : Develop and execute category strategies, run RFPs/RFQs/eAuctions and scout for innovative suppliers
Contract & Supplier Management : Own contract negotiations, manage supplier performance and ensure compliance with ESG and sustainability goals
Digitalization & Data Analytics : Champion digital transformation by integrating AI and digital best practices into everyday procurement and drive adoption of new tools and processes
Change & Innovation : Act as a change agent, train colleagues and continuously seek out new ways to improve and automate
Risk Management : Monitor supply chain and cyber risks, ensuring business continuity and compliance

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.