Job Description
At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This Position reports to Global Procurement Manager Step into the heart of procurement as our next Regional Category Manager for Facilities Services (Cleaning, Security, Electrical, Fire and Building Maintenance, IFM) — where every day brings dynamic challenges and real impact! In this role, you will leverage the purchasing power of ABB on a regional level and achieve key performance targets for Indirect Materials & Services. This is a regional position open to candidates across all ABB US locations. Enjoy a flexible hybrid work model—split your time between remote work and the office with travel around 30 - 40% Job Responsibilities: Stakeholder Management: Build relationships, understand business needs and engage with key functions to deliver results Category & Sourcing Leadership: Develop and execute category strategies, run RFPs/RFQs/eAuctions and scout for innovative suppliers Contract & Supplier Management: Own contract negotiations, manage supplier performance and ensure compliance with ESG and sustainability goals Digitalization & Data Analytics: Champion digital transformation by integrating AI and digital best practices into everyday procurement and drive adoption of new tools and processes Change & Innovation: Act as a change agent, train colleagues and continuously seek out new ways to improve and automate Risk Management: Monitor supply chain and cyber risks, ensuring business continuity and compliance Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree (business or engineering preferred) 5+ years’ experience in strategic procurement: sourcing, category management or related fields Proactive and collaborative attitude with a focus on growth and innovation Strong communication, analytical and project management skills Advanced skills with SAP Ariba, Apadua, Keelvar, Power BI, Excel and PowerPoint Ability to travel for work up to 40% of the time Shape the Future of Procurement with Us! Are you ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, international environment where innovation, digitalization and sustainability drive everything we do? This is a role designed for ambitious, tech-minded individuals who thrive in fast-paced, ever-evolving environments. If you’re passionate about leveraging innovative digital tools, eager to learn new skills and excited to tackle meaningful challenges, we want you on our team! With us, you’ll be at the forefront of industrial digitalization, engaging with cutting-edge technology and collaborating with experts from around the globe. We are an international pioneering technology leader that is writing the future of industrial digitalization. One of our key ambitions is to get faster and leaner and to move closer to the customer. To strengthen our procurement team, we are looking for a Category Manager who’s passionate about technology, eager to learn and excited to collaborate with diverse teams across Americas. Seize this unique opportunity to take an active part in shaping our procurement organization and grow together with the rapidly developing business. 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. ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff