Strategic Power Electronics Sourcing Lead

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

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.