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EMS Category Manager
Abb
A global leader in automation, electrification, and digitalization solutions for industries.
Lead regional EMS sourcing, supplier management, and cost reduction.
Plan and Lead Negotiations & Commercial Excellence: Manage complex negotiations to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO), including pricing, cost avoidance, payment terms, lead times, and service levels — ensuring commercial competitiveness and contract compliance.
Define, plan and lead regional sourcing strategies execution in alignment with the global EMS category strategy, delivering on cost reduction, localization, dual/resourcing initiatives, and ensuring cross-functional alignment with SCM, R&D, Quality, Finance, and Operations.
Own supplier relationship management (SRM) and Risk Management: Lead SRM efforts with the EMS vendors to drive performance, continuous improvement, and innovation; proactively manage risk by executing mid- and long-term mitigation plans, addressing component shortages, and geopolitical and regulatory impacts.
Drive Financial Planning & Category Performance: Lead budgeting and forecasting for EMS spend, including NMI baseline accountability, and report on savings, supplier development, and performance KPIs in collaboration with the regional stakeholders as part of a disciplined performance management cadence.
What you bring
engineering degree
sap ariba
silicon expert
8+ years
strategic
problem solving
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
A Bachelor or Master Degree in Engineering (preferred Electronics, electrical or related field), Production/Operations management, Supply Chain
Fluent in English, written and oral.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills — able to collaborate cross-functionally across regions and time zones.
Strategic mindset with strong analytical and commercial acumen.
8+ years years of experience in a similar position (experience in a production company will be an asset) or in in sourcing and supply chain management, working as category buyer, category responsible for EMS, Electronics, Electrical Mechanical Devices companies of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain — with at least 3 years focused on EMS or Electronics in a regional or global scope and in Category management.
Bias for action and ability to operate in fast-paced, matrixed environments. Strong problem-solving skills and resilience in managing supplier escalations and disruptions
Knowledge of SAP Ariba, Silicon Expert, IHS Market Software and familiarity with compliance and regulatory frameworks (e.g., USMCA, RoHS, ITAR).
Benefits
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Employee Assistance Program
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
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.
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