Global Category Specialist Power Components

ABB; Lavamünd; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ABB is seeking a Global Procurement Specialist / Global Category Specialist for Power Electronics Components to develop and execute global category strategies for IGBTs, capacitors, SCRs and related parts. You will manage RFQ/RFP processes, LTAs, supplier onboarding, and cross-site procurement for ABB's power electronics platforms.

The role requires deep technical knowledge of power electronics, global negotiation experience, and the ability to lead multi-site supplier relationships.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Power Electronics Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 5–12 years of experience in strategic procurement or category management for power electronics or semiconductor components.
• Deep technical understanding of IGBTs, thyristors, SCRs, capacitors, fuses, and display technologies used in industrial power electronics.
• Proven track record in global supplier negotiations, LTA management, and category strategy execution.
• Familiarity with power electronics products (drives, converters, UPS, traction, renewable energy systems) is strongly preferred.
• Experience with SAP Ariba, Jaggaer, or similar sourcing platforms; advanced MS Excel and Power BI skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally (up to 20-30%).
• Fluent English (mandatory); Italian, German, or Spanish is an advantage depending on location.
• Professional certifications (CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent) are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Define and execute global category sourcing strategies for key power electronics components.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes; conduct TCO analysis, cost benchmarking, and commercial negotiations with tier-1 and strategic semiconductor suppliers.
• Develop and maintain LTAs and global frame contracts with key suppliers.
• Manage supplier qualification and onboarding in collaboration with SQE and R&D teams.
• Analyse global spend, supplier concentration, and market trends; develop dual-source and multi-source strategies to mitigate supply risk.
• Monitor power semiconductor market dynamics (silicon, SiC, GaN), component lifecycle, and obsolescence management; implement last-time-buy strategies.
• Drive year-over-year cost savings through volume consolidation, competitive sourcing, design-to-cost, and VA/VE initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering and NPI teams globally to influence component selection and ensure strategic alignment from product concept through mass production.
• Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle: drafting, review, execution, and compliance monitoring.
• Report category performance (cost savings, OTD, quality, risk) to senior management on a regular basis.
• Support global sites (Bangalore, Quartino, Richmond, Frosinone, and others) in executing local procurement aligned with global category strategy.
• Ensure full compliance with ABB procurement policies, trade-compliance requirements (export control, sanctions), and supplier sustainability (ESG) standards.

Kenntnisse

Strong procurement experience

Global category strategy

Power electronics knowledge

SAP Ariba

Jaggaer

Excel

Power BI

Ausbildung

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Power Electronics Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP Ariba

Jaggaer

Excel

Power BI

Jobbeschreibung

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

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Your role and responsibilities

The Global Procurement Specialist / Global Category Specialist for Power Electronics Components is a senior individual contributor responsible for developing and executing global category strategies for key power semiconductor and passive components used across ABB's power electronics product lines. The role requires deep technical knowledge of power electronics BOMs, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to manage complex, multi-site supplier relationships globally.

The work model for the role is: hybrid

Your main accountabilities will be to:

• Define and execute global category sourcing strategies for IGBTs, Film/Electrolytic Capacitors, SCRs, Thyristors, Displays, and Fuses.
• Lead global RFQ/RFP processes; conduct TCO analysis, cost benchmarking, and commercial negotiations with tier-1 and strategic semiconductor suppliers.
• Develop and maintain long-term agreements (LTAs) and global frame contracts with key suppliers (e.g. Infineon, ABB Semiconductors, Vishay, KYOCERA, Eaton, Littelfuse, etc.).
• Manage supplier qualification and onboarding in collaboration with Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) and R&D teams.
• Analyse global spend, supplier concentration, and market trends; develop dual-source and multi-source strategies to mitigate supply risk.
• Monitor power semiconductor market dynamics (silicon, SiC, GaN), component lifecycle, and obsolescence management; implement last-time-buy strategies.
• Drive year-over-year cost savings through volume consolidation, competitive sourcing, design-to-cost, and VA/VE initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering and NPI teams globally to influence component selection and ensure strategic alignment from product concept through mass production.
• Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle: drafting, review, execution, and compliance monitoring.
• Report category performance (cost savings, OTD, quality, risk) to senior management on a regular basis.
• Support global sites (Bangalore, Quartino, Richmond, Frosinone, and others) in executing local procurement aligned with global category strategy.
• Ensure full compliance with ABB procurement policies, trade-compliance requirements (export control, sanctions), and supplier sustainability (ESG) standards.

Key Performance Indicators

• Annual cost savings vs. target (PPV, negotiated savings)
• Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD) and quality performance
• LTA / frame contract coverage (% of category spend)
• Single-source risk reduction (dual-source coverage rate)
• Component obsolescence incidents and resolution time
• Supplier sustainability (ESG) assessment coverage

Our team dynamics

You will join a dynamic team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Power Electronics Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 5-12 years of experience in strategic procurement or category management for power electronics or semiconductor components.
• Deep technical understanding of IGBTs, thyristors, SCRs, capacitors, fuses, and display technologies used in industrial power electronics.
• Proven track record in global supplier negotiations, LTA management, and category strategy execution.
• Familiarity with power electronics products (drives, converters, UPS, traction, renewable energy systems) is strongly preferred.
• Experience with SAP Ariba, Jaggaer, or similar sourcing platforms; advanced MS Excel and Power BI skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally (up to 20-30%).
• Fluent English (mandatory); Italian, German, or Spanish is an advantage depending on location.
• Professional certifications (CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent) are a plus.

This opportunity is open to candidates in multiple countries, with the final work location determined based on the selected candidate. As compensation may vary by location, we are committed to being transparent throughout the hiring process and will share details of the salary range, variable compensation and benefits package with candidates who progress to the first interview stage for a location in the European Union, covered by the EU Pay Transparency Directive. The final offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards.

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