Category Specialist - Indirect

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with regional and global category leaders to develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives
• Create and maintain local contract amendments and frame agreements; conduct periodic reviews to ensure competitive terms and conditions
• Conduct benchmark studies to support sourcing initiatives and category decisions
• Lead regional sourcing initiatives within assigned categories and supplier spend thresholds
• Negotiate agreements with key suppliers; manage price list updates and renewal cycles
• Onboard new suppliers in coordination with local procurement teams; conduct regular supplier evaluations and performance reporting to stakeholders
• Communicate sourcing plans, supplier insights, and category performance across internal teams and business units to support cross-functional alignment

Job Qualifications

• BS degree in Business, Engineering, or relevant fields
• Minimum 5 years plus experience in procurement, working experience at a minimum of one of these categories: thermoplastic, thermoset plastic, metal, and copper electrical components
• Knowledge of SAP AMSAP, SAP Torque, PowerBI, Microsoft Office and the Electrification market
• Data analytics experience is a plus

Why ABB?

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 Benefit Summary

• Health, Life & Disability
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid.
• Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program
• Retirement 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)