Global EMS/PCBA Category Lead — Analytical

ABB Inc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Global Category Manager for the Analytical Business Line to own the EMS/PCBA category and shape its global direction. This senior role collaborates with factories, local teams, and global leadership to build a resilient, cost-optimized supply chain.

You will drive strategy using the CIPS process, negotiate with suppliers, and manage budgets, savings forecasts, and cost-out programs while ensuring targets are achieved across regions.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing and category management, ideally within EMS/PCBA or electronics manufacturing.
• Track record of building global strategies and executing them to deliver tangible results.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and supplier relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the global strategy for the EMS/PCBA category for the Analytical Business Line, including supplier footprint, risk mitigation, and cost optimization.
• Lead sourcing strategies using the CIPS process, ensuring the supply base has capability and capacity to meet current and future requirements.
• Negotiate agreements with key suppliers, renew price lists, and manage terms and conditions.
• Manage procurement planning, budgets, savings forecasts, and cost-out programs to reach financial targets.
• Identify, investigate, and select suppliers with focus on quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.
• Provide ongoing contract management and oversight with suppliers.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

EMS/PCBA experience

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Data-driven analysis

Job description

ABB is seeking a Global Category Manager for the Analytical Business Line to own the EMS/PCBA category and shape its global direction. This senior role collaborates with factories, local teams, and global leadership to build a resilient, cost-optimized supply chain.

You will drive strategy using the CIPS process, negotiate with suppliers, and manage budgets, savings forecasts, and cost-out programs while ensuring targets are achieved across regions.