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Category Manager
Abb
A global leader in automation, electrification, and digitalization solutions for industries.
23d ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Cary, NC
Office Full-Time
Company Size
105,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
sourcing strategies
supplier negotiation
procurement planning
cost budgeting
supplier selection
forecasting savings
Leveraging the Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing process for implementing effective sourcing strategies in line with business strategy and ensuring that the supply base/suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements.
Negotiating agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renews price lists, and terms and conditions.
Managing planning and tracking of procurement activities, cost budgets, emerging country spending, and savings forecasts.
Ensuring identification, investigation, and selection of appropriate suppliers (focusing on quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability) in accordance with company policies.
What you bring
supplier management
procurement exp.
category management
bachelor’s degree
indirect categories
Supplier Management: Proven track record in managing supplier relationships and negotiations.
Procurement Experience: 5+ years of experience in procurement, with a focus on indirect categories such as Temporary Labor, Master Service Provider, marketing, HR benefits, marketing, and professional services.
Category Management: Experience in developing and implementing category strategies.
Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field is preferred
Benefits
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Vision benefit
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Employee Assistance Program
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
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