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About this Global Category Manager for EMS, Motion Drive Products (multiple locations) role at ABB

ABB · Onsite · Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Global SCM Manager

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ABB Motion, a global leader in motors and drives, is at the core of accelerating a more productive and sustainable future. We innovate and push the boundaries of technology to contribute to energy efficient, decarbonizing and circular solutions for customers, industries and societies. With our digitally enabled drives, motors and services we support our customers and partners to achieve better performance, safety and reliability. To help the world’s industries outrun – leaner and cleaner, we deliver motor-driven solutions for a wide range of applications in all industrial segments. Building on over 140 years of domain expertise in electric powertrains, our more than 22,000 employees across 100 countries learn and improve every day. go.abb/motion



Location

This role is open globally, but location is set in China (Beijing), Finland (Helsinki), India (Bangalore) and US (New Berlin). The work model is on-site #LI-onsite.



Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will lead the global sourcing strategy for Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), managing key supplier relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, and driving cost optimization initiatives. You will play a critical role in ensuring a high-performing, sustainable, and resilient supplier base while supporting business growth, mitigating supply chain risks, and delivering against financial and operational targets on a global scale.


This position reports to the Global SCM Manager, Motion Drive Products.

In this role you will be accountable for:

  • Leverage the Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing (CIPS) process for planning and implementing EMS 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.
  • Manage planning and tracking of procurement activities, cost budgets, emerging country spending, and savings forecasts.
  • Minimize risk regarding quality and financial exposure by buying in accordance with quality and commercial procedures and group/ business area guidelines.
  • Negotiate agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renew price lists, and terms and conditions.
  • Ensure identification, investigation and selection of appropriate suppliers (focusing on quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability) in accordance with company policies, drives the collaboration with Supplier relationship management (SRM) as Supplier account Manager (SAM) for selected global EMS partners
  • Define and establish local and global standard agreements with all major suppliers.
  • Plan and support the implementation of cost-out programs and/or processes to reach financial targets.
  • Contribute to and participate in setting and implementing budgets and targets within the group of global categories, and ensures the EMS category sourcing performance targets are achieved.



Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering or in a related field. 
  • 10+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management with strong understanding of EMS manufacturing processes.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and networking skills. Fluency in English, with other languages being a plus.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent business acumen and build effective Supplier Relationship Management
  • Strong technical, commercial, and interpersonal skills. Ability to develop and execute long-term strategies.
  • Previous experience in Budget & Performance Management.
  • Willingness to travel.



What's in it for you?

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward. Contribute to a collective vision. This is where progress takes flight, teams turn ideas into impact, and we define what’s next. Run What Runs the World.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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