Global Category Manager, Indirect Procurement & Sourcing

Iveco Group; San Vito; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

ABB E-mobility is seeking a Global Category Manager - Indirect Procurement to own the global category strategy for indirect spend and drive end-to-end strategic sourcing across IT, HR, Logistics, or Professional Services.

You will collaborate with regional teams, manage supplier performance, and lead cost optimization initiatives, leveraging analytics and digital tools to reduce risk and maximize value in a dynamic, international environment.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management.
• Proven experience managing global or multi-regional supplier portfolios within a matrixed and international organization.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to influence at senior leadership level.
• CIPS certification (e.g. Level 4–6) is considered a strong plus.

Mansioni

• Define, own, and execute the global category strategy for the indirect commodity, acting with an entrepreneurial mindset and end-to-end accountability.
• Lead global strategic sourcing activities, including supplier scouting, selection, negotiations, and contract management.
• Drive cost optimization and value creation initiatives, delivering ambitious savings targets while maintaining quality, continuity, and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and regional buyer teams to ensure effective strategy deployment and alignment with business objectives.
• Actively manage supplier performance, monitor market trends, and identify risks and opportunities to strengthen supply resilience.
• Promote continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives, including the use of data analytics, automation, and AI-related solutions.

Conoscenze

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Resilience under pressure

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Business Administration/Economics

Strumenti

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Ariba

Advanced Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

ABB E-mobility is seeking a Global Category Manager - Indirect Procurement to own the global category strategy for indirect spend and drive end-to-end strategic sourcing across IT, HR, Logistics, or Professional Services.

You will collaborate with regional teams, manage supplier performance, and lead cost optimization initiatives, leveraging analytics and digital tools to reduce risk and maximize value in a dynamic, international environment.