Global IT, Production & EOL Equipment Category Lead

ABB E-mobility; San Giovanni Valdarno; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB E-mobility is seeking a highly motivated Category Manager – IT, Production & End-of-Line Equipment to lead global sourcing initiatives and drive value through cost optimization, supplier innovation, and risk management.

You will collaborate with IT, Operations, Engineering, R&D, Finance, and regional teams to shape category strategies, drive end‑to‑end sourcing, and lead negotiations across software, cloud services, and production equipment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement or category management with IT focus.
• Strong IT sourcing knowledge: software, SaaS, cloud, hardware, IT infra.
• Experience managing global supplier portfolios and complex negotiations.
• Familiarity with End‑of‑Line equipment procurement is a plus.
• Proficient with SAP Ariba, SAP S/4HANA, and data analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Define, own, and execute global category strategies for IT, Production Equipment, and EOL Equipment.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities: supplier selection, RFx, negotiations, contracts.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and apply TCO approaches.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships with leading technology vendors.
• Collaborate with IT, Operations, Engineering, R&D, and Finance to implement strategies.
• Monitor market dynamics and manage risks; drive digitalization in procurement.

Skills

Procurement strategy

IT procurement

Supplier relationship management

Cost optimization

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Computer Science

Business Administration

Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Ariba

Advanced Excel

AI platforms (Copilot/OpenAI/Anthropic)

Job description

ABB E-mobility is seeking a highly motivated Category Manager – IT, Production & End-of-Line Equipment to lead global sourcing initiatives and drive value through cost optimization, supplier innovation, and risk management.

You will collaborate with IT, Operations, Engineering, R&D, Finance, and regional teams to shape category strategies, drive end‑to‑end sourcing, and lead negotiations across software, cloud services, and production equipment.