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This Position reports to:Global Procurement Manager
We are looking for a Procurement Business Partner / Category Manager responsible for categories within indirect material and services procurement. You will be part of the team responsible for indirect material and service procurement within ABB Robotics. Our primary focus is the Americas but we are working within a global team. Our responsibility covers everything from defining the sourcing strategy, performing supplier qualifications, running sourcing events and negotiations, and developing the relationship and processes with the suppliers, to working with internal stakeholders to capture their demand and develop processes to make it easy to buy indirect material and services.
Candidate can be based out of the United States or Mexico.
The role reports to Global Manager, Indirect Material & Service Procurement, ABB Robotics.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, plan and implement sourcing strategy, and drive sourcing initiatives in order to deliver savings to target within defined categories.
Categories in focus are Service, Facilities, and Materials.
Manage a wide supplier base, and develop it to fit to requirements of cost reduction, efficiency, quality, delivery and sustainability in accordance with company guidelines.
Negotiate agreements based on corporate contractual framework with suppliers, and periodically renew price lists, terms and conditions.
Work with process improvements and system implementations, utilizing digital tools to make it easy to buy and always ensuring transparency and compliance.
Live ABB's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, Engineering or Economics is preferred, and with 8+ years of working experience within procurement.
Experience working with indirect procurement is beneficial.
Strong background within sourcing and time spent as an experienced negotiator.
Ability to develop sourcing strategies, the skill and motivation to do the hands-on sourcing, run negotiations, and manage contracting.
Analytical and result-oriented and have a structured approach solving problems while delivering to target.
Curious and quick to learn new things, enabling you to handle a broad range of indirect material and service categories throughout the company and capture demand and requirements from many stakeholders.
Strong communication skills (written and spoken), and the ability to create commitment with stakeholders on all levels of the organization.
Knowledge in IS/IT categories is a plus.
We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You'll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn't just matter, it moves things forward
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
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