Global Category Manager – IS/IT Sourcing. ABB Robotics (m/f/d) (flexible location – any ABB Rob[...]

ABB Schweiz AG; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in robotics in Kraków, Poland, is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead IS procurement activities. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and expertise in managing IT categories. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including private medical care and a bonus structure.

Benefits

Private medical care

Life insurance

Annual bonus

Share purchase program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IS sourcing or procurement.
• Experience in commercial and legal negotiations.
• Hands-on experience working within European markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes across Information Systems categories.
• Define and execute category strategies and sourcing plans.
• Drive cost savings through effective contract management.

Skills

IS sourcing or procurement experience

Commercial and legal negotiations

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management, IT, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

På ABB hjälper vi industrier att bli snabbare, mer resurseffektiva och hållbara. Här är framsteg en självklarhet - för dig, ditt team och hela världen. Som global marknadsledare ger vi dig rätt förutsättningar för att lyckas med det. Det kommer inte alltid att vara enkelt - utveckling kräver mod och styrka. På ABB är du aldrig ensam. Run what runs the world.

Denna position rapporterar till:

Global Procurement Manager

This role sits within ABB’s Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We’re entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

In this role, you will be part of a dynamic, globally distributed team delivering local, regional and global indirect IS/IT Sourcing support across the globe.

The work model for the role is hybrid.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Leading end-to-end sourcing processes across multiple Information Systems (IS) categories (e.g. IT Services, Software & SaaS, Infrastructure, Telecommunications, and Print), ensuring alignment with ABB’s sourcing policies and business requirements.
• Defining and executing category strategies and sourcing plans, including RFx activities, commercial and legal negotiations, and vendor selection.
• Driving cost savings, cost avoidance, and overall value creation through effective contract management, performance tracking, and market benchmarking.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Legal, Tax, Security, Data Protection, Finance, and other subject matter experts to ensure contract compliance and risk mitigation.
• Facilitating the full contract lifecycle – from creation and negotiation to amendments, renewals, and terminations – while maintaining accurate documentation in contract management systems.
• Leading key meetings and negotiation sessions with internal stakeholders and external vendors, acting as a trusted sourcing advisor.
• Monitoring market trends, vendor innovations, and pricing dynamics to inform sourcing decisions and enhance category performance.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to optimize procurement operations and enhance stakeholder satisfaction across IS domains.

Qualifications for the role:

• You have 5+ years of experience in IS sourcing or procurement, with a strong track record in commercial and legal negotiations — especially with major global IT suppliers.
• You are highly skilled in managing IT sourcing categories such as software, infrastructure, telecommunications, or IT services, and possess a strong understanding of related contracting processes.
• You bring hands‑on experience working within European markets and navigating complex, matrixed organizations.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, IT, Business Administration, or a related field.
• You are fluent in English (written and spoken); knowledge of additional European languages is considered a plus.
• You are passionate about stakeholder engagement and excel in negotiation, communication, and relationship building across functions.
• You demonstrate analytical thinking, strong decision‑making ability, and a strategic mindset when managing competing priorities.
• You thrive in dynamic environments and are adaptable to change, capable of delivering results while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Your benefits:

• Enjoy a stable employment in a company with a long history in innovation and technology.
• Collaborate with experienced experts in an international environment.
• Seize individual development and training opportunities, from job specific to soft skills.
• Private medical care (including offers for family members) and life insurance.
• Receive attractive remuneration based on your experience and skills, and other financial benefits, such as annual bonus and internal share purchase program.
• Choose from various benefits in kind, ranging from healthy lifestyle offerings, to knowledge sharing, to teambuilding activities.

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