Category Specialist Electronics (80-100%)

Category Specialist Electronics (80-100%)

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This position reports to

Procurement Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to to develop, plan and implement the procurement and logistics strategy for an assigned category or group of categories, with a focus on optimizing costs, quality, delivery and reliability.You will ensure the definition and execution of cost-out programs and/or processes to reach financial targets in accordance with instructions and procedures from the company, the Procurement & Logistics function, and supply base management. You will manage the planning and tracking of procurement activities, cost budgets, emerging country spending and savings forecasts within the framework, and ensure that sourcing performance targets are achieved.The work model for the role is hybrid. #LI-HybridYou will be mainly accountable for:• Implementing effective sourcing strategies in line with the continuous improvement sourcing process and the business strategy, ensuring that suppliers can meet current and future business requirements, as well as ensuring that all relevant parties grasp strategies and execute processes accordingly.• Negotiating local standard agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renewing price lists, terms and conditions in purchase contracts in line with company directives and guidelines.• Running benchmark studies for the category team and for specific sourcing initiatives by choosing appropriate suppliers (focusing on quality, delivery, cost and sustainability) in accordance with company policies.• Adapting corporate contractual frameworks to local business needs, recommending frame agreements to management and executing them, as well as providing oversight and contract management with suppliers.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering is preferred.
• Min. 3 years of experience in electronics components, passive/active components and/or PCBAs management.
• Strong experience in negotiation.
• Sound knowledge of UPS Business and electromechanical components.
• Knowledge of SAP, POWER BI, Microsoft.
• Team player mentality.
• Good communication in Italian and English.

More about us

ABB Smart Power is a global technology leader, with products and solutions that make power supplies smart, connected, and protected. Its intelligent products and solutions make power more competitive by improving the energy efficiency, productivity and reliability of almost any operation.We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStoryThe recruitment process is led by Julia Farin, Talent Partner ABB Switzerland Ltd.