Americas Category Specialist, Mechanical
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Americas Category Specialist, Mechanical
At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.\nWrite the next chapter of your ABB story.
This is a position with grade
12
This position reports to
Global Category manager
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to support regional/global sourcing initiatives either under the leadership of a regional/global Category Manager or independently if under a defined threshold. Each day, you will purchase materials according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule, and terms. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring the purchase activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures.\n\nThe work model for the role is hybrid.\n\nThis role is contributing to the Process Automation Measurement & Analytics division in {insert region}. Main stakeholders are {insert main stakeholder groups if available}.\n\nYou will be mainly accountable for:\n Supporting the development and implementation of regional/global sourcing strategies in close alignment with the regional/global category leader.\n Negotiating agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renewing price lists and terms and conditions.\n Running benchmark studies for the Category team and for specific sourcing initiatives.\n Creating local contract amendments to frame agreements on behalf of a country and updates/maintains frame contracts.\n\nOur team dynamics\nYou will join a dynamic, talented, high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.
Qualifications for the role
The Measurement & Analytics Division is among the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers of smart instrumentation and analyzers, working at the heart of industrial digital transformation. The Measurement & Analytics Division's portfolio consists of analyzers measuring compositions of gases and liquids; instrumentation measuring process variables such as temperature, pressure, flow, and level; force measurement solutions measuring parameters such as flatness, thickness, and tension; and advanced digital solutions for device management, device health check and predictive maintenance. The Measurement & Analytics Division serves key industries such as oil and gas, chemical, water and wastewater, power, hydrogen, batteries, as well as the marine industry. The Division enables the optimization of industrial processes by providing and analyzing data collected from sensing and smart measurement devices. Parameters such as emission levels and production inputs are measured by providing 'before' and 'after' values, enabling efficient operations and environmental sustainability through measurement.\n\nWe value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory\n\nWe look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website \n\nEqual Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB\n\nABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:\n_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf\n_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf\n\nAs an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-.\n\nProtected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1- or by sending an email to Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.\n\nmyBenefitsABB.com
At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.\nWrite the next chapter of your ABB story.
This is a position with grade
12
This position reports to
Global Category manager
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to support regional/global sourcing initiatives either under the leadership of a regional/global Category Manager or independently if under a defined threshold. Each day, you will purchase materials according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule, and terms. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring the purchase activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures.\n\nThe work model for the role is hybrid.\n\nThis role is contributing to the Process Automation Measurement & Analytics division in {insert region}. Main stakeholders are {insert main stakeholder groups if available}.\n\nYou will be mainly accountable for:\n Supporting the development and implementation of regional/global sourcing strategies in close alignment with the regional/global category leader.\n Negotiating agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renewing price lists and terms and conditions.\n Running benchmark studies for the Category team and for specific sourcing initiatives.\n Creating local contract amendments to frame agreements on behalf of a country and updates/maintains frame contracts.\n\nOur team dynamics\nYou will join a dynamic, talented, high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.
Qualifications for the role
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Production/Operations management, Supply Chain or closely related field required.
- 8+ years of experience in sourcing and supply chain management, working as category buyer, category responsible for Mechanical, metallic, C&F preferred.
- Sound knowledge of procurement systems, processes, and practices and the Mechanical / Metallic / Casting & Forgings/ Plastic market.
- Knowledge of SAP Ariba is a plus.
- Fluent in English, written and oral.
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
The Measurement & Analytics Division is among the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers of smart instrumentation and analyzers, working at the heart of industrial digital transformation. The Measurement & Analytics Division's portfolio consists of analyzers measuring compositions of gases and liquids; instrumentation measuring process variables such as temperature, pressure, flow, and level; force measurement solutions measuring parameters such as flatness, thickness, and tension; and advanced digital solutions for device management, device health check and predictive maintenance. The Measurement & Analytics Division serves key industries such as oil and gas, chemical, water and wastewater, power, hydrogen, batteries, as well as the marine industry. The Division enables the optimization of industrial processes by providing and analyzing data collected from sensing and smart measurement devices. Parameters such as emission levels and production inputs are measured by providing 'before' and 'after' values, enabling efficient operations and environmental sustainability through measurement.\n\nWe value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory\n\nWe look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website \n\nEqual Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB\n\nABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:\n_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf\n_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf\n\nAs an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-.\n\nProtected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1- or by sending an email to Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.\n\nmyBenefitsABB.com
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