Global Category Manager, Mechanical – Business Line Analytical

Overview

As Global Category Manager for the mechanical category in ABB’s Analytical Business Line, you own global strategy development and execution to build a resilient, cost-optimized supply base. You will align factories, local teams, and global leadership to deliver measurable savings and supplier excellence. This role combines strategic planning with hands-on sourcing and negotiation to navigate tariffs, market shifts, and supply risk. You will influence cross-functional partners and shape the category’s global direction.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive base salary
• annual bonus

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the global mechanical category strategy including supplier footprint, risk mitigation, and cost optimization
• Lead sourcing strategies using the CIPS process to ensure capable and scalable supply base
• Negotiate supplier agreements, renew price lists, and manage terms and conditions
• Manage procurement planning, budgets, savings forecasts, and cost-out programs to meet financial targets
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability
• Provide ongoing contract management and supplier oversight
• Ensure stakeholders understand and execute the strategy and that sourcing targets are met

Key requirements

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing and category management
• Experience with mechanical components, castings, forgings, or plastics
• Track record of building and executing global strategies
• Strong stakeholder management to align factories, local teams, and global leadership
• Solid negotiation and supplier relationship management
• Data-driven analysis and reporting mindset
• Collaborative, humble approach aligned with company culture

• collaboration
• humility
• stakeholder management
• CIPS process
• cost optimization
• supplier risk management

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