Strategic Category Manager, Mechanical Components

ABB Inc; Aleksandrów Łódzki; Híbrido; PLN 140 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

ABB in Aleksandrów Łódzki, Poland, seeks a Category Manager for Mechanical Components to lead local sourcing within ABB's global Supply Chain Management network.

You will develop material categories, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reductions using TCO principles, aligning with corporate procurement policies. The role reports to the Supply Chain Manager and operates in a hybrid work model.

Qualificações

• 3+ years of experience in a similar position.
• Proven experience in direct materials project sourcing.
• Knowledge of the supplier market.
• Proficient English in speech and writing.
• Knowledge of tools used in the area of supply chain management.
• Proficient computer support, knowledge of MS Office and SAP.
• Highly developed negotiating and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Represent Local Business Unit sourcing in global Supply Chain Management network.
• Develop and implement local material categories to realize defined business objectives.
• Maintain, develop supplier relationships and partnership-based collaboration.
• Actively utilize Supply Chain Management intelligence to identify and drive cost reduction initiatives, benchmarks and analyses based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principle in every activity.
• Follow material market costs, trends and tools for continues improvement in local material category strategy.
• Participation in new product development initiatives ensuring appropriate supplier selection, expected total costs as well as high quality and profitable growth objectives.
• Support material availability and continuity of factory operations.
• Negotiate best prices, terms and contractual agreements consistent with the Company's established quality standards and business requirements.
• Conclude formal contracts and ensure data correctness and most current commercial information in business systems and supporting SCM tools.
• Initiate and lead supplier qualification processes, evaluations and appropriate quality development.
• Execute effective, transparent communication internally, externally and between different units.

Conhecimentos

Negotiation

Supplier market knowledge

English proficiency

SCM tools knowledge

Formação académica

Technical University degree (preferred mechanical, electrical or related field)

Ferramentas

SAP

MS Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

ABB in Aleksandrów Łódzki, Poland, seeks a Category Manager for Mechanical Components to lead local sourcing within ABB's global Supply Chain Management network.

You will develop material categories, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reductions using TCO principles, aligning with corporate procurement policies. The role reports to the Supply Chain Manager and operates in a hybrid work model.