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About this Category Manager(Machining/Motor/Pneumatic) role at ABB

ABB · Onsite · Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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 role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing.  By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to:

Procurement Manager


 

Your Role and Responsibilities

Work model: onsite

Core Function

  • Understand the cost structure, experienced technical knowledge, and risk level of the responsible category(motor, machining).
  • Based on global category strategy, manage the partnership development of selected suppliers and evaluate new supplier’s opportunities.
  • Bring early technologies proposal to SCM and R&D to contribute to the product technical road map.
  • Structure and drive QBR/Workshop towards machining/motor/Pneumatic suppliers at global level. Supervise the supplier performance towards agreed achievement targets and risk limitation.
  • Proactively define an implementation (in collaboration with internal ABB team and supplier) on cost cut program and proceed to reach target.
  • Support Risky component process efficiency with component dual source recommendations
  • Pilot Negotiation of allocated suppliers and align with group team activities (Negotiation/Strategy workshop/Distribution/contract…)
  • Applies and implements ABB SCM standard, tools and processes.
  • Contribute to the category team for total supply chain optimization that continuously improves supply PPM, lead time, VMI , capacity growth.

Shared Function (With other categories sourcing)

  • Manage sourcing and RP projects that optimize total Cost of Ownership (TCO), rationalize supplier base, improve quality and delivery, reduce supply risk (Dual source) and secure design change.
  • Manage RFQ and lead the category team with ASQE and Material planner to make sourcing decisions.
  • Support global NPI project by bringing SCM value from design stage.
  • Focus on collaboration with R&D in BOM definition and management from concept stage.

Qualifications for the Role

Bachelor or above, Major in Electronics/Mechanics/Automation/Engieneering related

At least 5 years+ work experience with machining/motor/Pneumatic background in multinational company

Solid knowledge of machining/motor/Pneumatic product and component sourcing

Supplier negotiation and partnership development experience

Good communication skill and execution

Result orientation

Self-discipline, self-motivation

Can work under pressure

Fluent in Chinese and English, both written and spoken

Team work and collaboration

Willing to travel frequently.

Have experience in SAP

What’s in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

More about us:

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 role sits within ABB’s Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We’re entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing.  By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

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.

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