Category Specialist

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This is a position with grade

14

This position reports to

Head- Supply Chain Function

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support regional/global sourcing initiatives either under the leadership of a regional/global Category Manager or independently if under a defined threshold. Each day, you will purchase materials according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule, and terms. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring the purchase activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures. The work model for the role is: #Li - Onsite This role is contributing to the Motion Large Motors & Generators Division in Vadodara, India. You will be mainly accountable for: . Implementing effective sourcing strategies for E-Steel and Copper materials, ensuring that suppliers can meet current and future business requirements, as well as ensuring that all relevant parties grasp strategies and execute processes accordingly. . Supply chain risk management - ensure mid and long-term planning is in place to mitigate potential supply shocks and changes to regulatory landscape. Proactively monitor risks, lead escalations and other material management initiatives appropriate to the category . Communicate market trends including market drivers, cost structures, supply outlooks and technical developments. . Designing and implementing cost-out programs and/or processes to reach financial targets. . Negotiates agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renews pricelists, terms and conditions. . Defining and establishing local standard agreements with all major suppliers, while providing and maintaining standard terms in purchase contracts/terms and conditions in line with company directives and guidelines. . On-boards new suppliers in close collaboration with the respective local buyer and runs regular supplier evaluations and provides supplier reports to Businesses. . Fosters communication internally, externally, and between businesses and supports the implementation of Procurement activities and initiatives in the Region/Country through this clear communication.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or similar engineering.
• SAP ERP and Ariba knowledge
• Min 8+ years of experience in similar positions.
• Hands on experience in Stamping and Stator Copper and Bearing
• Proficiency in English

More about us

The Large Motors and Generators Division offers a comprehensive product portfolio of large AC motors and generators. From general purpose to highly customized designs, synchronous motors and high voltage induction motors provide high efficiency, reliability and availability across all major industries and applications, including some in the toughest and most demanding environments. The division also has a long track record of designing and building generators for wide range of industries, including power generation, marine, oil and gas, mining, and data centers. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory