Strategic Category Manager – Procurement & Sourcing

ABB; Apodaca; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Mexico is seeking an experienced procurement leader to develop and implement sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supplier reliability. You will lead negotiations, frame agreements, and drive CI/Sourcing initiatives in a manufacturing context.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement, strong supplier management skills, and bilingual English/Spanish. On-site in Cienega de Flores, Nuevo León, with exposure to NA supplier bases and import/export rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in procurement or supply chain management in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Proven track record leading procurement teams and managing multiple buyers.
• Experience with strategic sourcing and supplier qualification for copper, silver and thermoset categories.
• Experience launching or scaling procurement operations in emerging markets or new facilities.
• Hands-on experience with SAP and SAP Ariba.
• Knowledge of Mexican and North America supplier base, import/export procedures, and tariff considerations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and implement procurement strategy focused on optimizing costs, quality, delivery, and reliability.
• Ensure execution in accordance with company, procurement, and supply base management instructions and procedures.
• Recommend frame agreements to management and execute upon approval.
• Leverage Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing to implement effective sourcing strategies.
• Manage planning and tracking of procurement activities, cost budgets, and savings forecasts.
• Negotiate agreements with main suppliers and renew price lists and terms.
• Identify, investigate, and select suppliers focusing on quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

SAP Ariba

Job description

ABB in Mexico is seeking an experienced procurement leader to develop and implement sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supplier reliability. You will lead negotiations, frame agreements, and drive CI/Sourcing initiatives in a manufacturing context.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement, strong supplier management skills, and bilingual English/Spanish. On-site in Cienega de Flores, Nuevo León, with exposure to NA supplier bases and import/export rules.