Global Power Electronics Category Leader

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Ibrido

EUR 70.000 - 110.000

Tempo pieno

6 giorni fa

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Descrizione del lavoro

ABB Global Procurement is seeking a Global Procurement Specialist / Global Category Specialist for Power Electronics Components. You will develop and execute global category strategies for power semiconductors and passive components, lead RFQ/RFP processes, conduct TCO analyses, and negotiate LTAs with key suppliers.

The role requires deep technical knowledge, cross‑functional collaboration with Engineering and NPI, spend analytics, and global supplier management.

Competenze

Bachelor's/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.

Mansioni

Define and execute global category sourcing strategies for IGBTs, capacitors, SCRs, displays, and fuses.
Lead RFQ/RFP processes and conduct cost benchmarking with tier-1 suppliers.
Develop and maintain LTAs and frame contracts with key suppliers.
Manage supplier qualification and onboarding with SQE and RD teams.
Analyse global spend, supplier concentration, and market trends; develop multi-source strategies.
Monitor power semiconductor market dynamics; obsolescence management and 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 to influence component selection and ensure strategic alignment from concept to 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; support global sites.