Transportation Sourcing Category Manager LATAM

ABB; São Paulo; Híbrido; BRL 120.000 - 150.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A global leader in electrification in São Paulo is seeking a Transportation Sourcing Category Manager to manage logistics projects across LATAM. The role involves leading sourcing events, negotiating contracts, and supporting supplier transitions to enhance operational efficiency. A Bachelor's degree and experience in transportation procurement are essential. The position offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Serviços

Hybrid working model combining office and home office

Multicultural and collaborative environment

Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives

Professional development in a high-performance team

Qualificações

• Proven experience in sourcing and procurement in transportation and logistics.
• Strong background in negotiating contracts and agreements with suppliers.
• Knowledge of overland transportation (FTL and LTL) with a primary focus on Brazil.
• Advanced English and Portuguese; Spanish is a strong plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead sourcing events and implement procurement strategies aligned with business needs.
• Manage planning and tracking of procurement activities, cost budgets and savings forecasts.
• Negotiate supplier agreements to ensure competitive and sustainable solutions.
• Support annual projects and supplier transitions in Brazil and LATAM.
• Act as the main point of contact for overland transportation.

Conhecimentos

Category Management

Sourcing

Procurement

Contract Negotiation

Supplier Management

Analysis Skills

ERP Systems

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Economics, Engineering or related fields

Ferramentas

SAP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 will 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.

Position Mission

Are you passionate about logistics, transportation and strategic negotiations? ABB is looking for a Transportation Sourcing Category Manager to join the Electrification (EL) division supporting logistics projects across LATAM. With a primary focus on this role, you will play a key part in managing transportation contracts, leading supplier transitions and executing sourcing projects that ensure competitiveness, quality and efficiency in logistics operations across the region.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing events and implement procurement strategies aligned with business needs ensuring the supplier base has the capacity to meet current and future demands.
• Manage planning and tracking of procurement activities, cost budgets and savings forecasts.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, contracts and commercial terms to ensure competitive and sustainable solutions.
• Support annual projects, supplier transitions and business changes in Brazil and other LATAM countries.
• Act as the main point of contact for overland transportation (FTL and LTL) ensuring process efficiency and alignment.
• Identify, assess and approve suppliers according to ABB standards focusing on quality, cost, delivery and sustainability.

Your Background

Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Economics, Engineering or related fields.

Proven experience in sourcing and procurement in transportation and logistics.

Strong background in negotiating contracts and agreements with suppliers.

Knowledge of overland transportation (FTL and LTL) with a primary focus on Brazil.

Advanced English and Portuguese; Spanish is a strong plus.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with regional procurement strategies.
• Experience with SAP and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to model transportation cost structures.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working model combining office and home office. #LI-Hybrid
• A multicultural and collaborative environment interacting with logistics and procurement teams across Latin America.
• Opportunity to lead strategic transportation and logistics initiatives with regional impact.
• Professional development in a high-performance team with global visibility.

About ABBs Electrification Business

ABB Electrification provides products and solutions that make electric power safer, smarter and more sustainable. Our portfolio ranges from low- and medium-voltage components to complete electrical infrastructure solutions. We connect, protect and automate electrical systems, contributing to a more efficient and resilient future.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Key Skills

Category Management, Sourcing, Procurement, HR Sourcing, Supply Chain Experience, Analysis Skills, Contract Management, Supplier Management, Contract Negotiation, ERP Systems, Negotiation, Contracts