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Category Specialist – Indirect Materials & Services
ABBCategory Specialist for Indirect Materials & Services at ABB leveraging digital tools for procurement excellence. Collaborating with diverse teams across Europe to drive sourcing initiatives and negotiations.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing and category management, with a strong focus on digital transformation and AI integration in procurement processes. Proven ability to negotiate contracts, manage supplier performance, and ensure compliance with sustainability goals.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Sourcing ExpertiseCategory ManagementContract NegotiationDigital TransformationSupplier Performance Management
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Hard Skills
SourcingCategory ManagementContract ManagementAnalytical SkillsProject Management
Soft Skills
Proactive AttitudeCollaborative AttitudeStrong Communication
Tools & Technologies
SAP AribaApaduaKeelvarPower BIExcelPowerPointChatGPTClaudePerplexity
Industry Keywords
ESG ComplianceSustainability GoalsRFPRFQEAuctionSupply Chain Risk ManagementCyber Risk Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Build relationships, understand business needs and engage with key functions to deliver results
- Develop and execute category strategies, run RFPs/RFQs/eAuctions and scout for innovative suppliers
- Own contract negotiations, manage supplier performance and ensure compliance with ESG and sustainability goals
- Champion digital transformation by integrating AI and digital best practices into everyday procurement and drive adoption of new tools and processes
- Act as a change agent, train colleagues and continuously seek out new ways to improve and automate
- Monitor supply chain and cyber risks, ensuring business continuity and compliance
Requirements
What you’ll need- University degree (business or engineering preferred)
- 5+ years’ experience in sourcing, category management or related fields
- Proactive and collaborative attitude with a focus on growth and innovation
- Strong communication, analytical and project management skills
- Solid negotiations and contract management expertise
- Advanced skills with SAP Ariba, Apadua, Keelvar, Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Passion for digital innovation and AI in procurement, with hands-on experience using tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity
- Fluent English; other European languages are a plus
Benefits
Comp & perks- Personalized development approach supported by collaboration with international experts
- Opportunities for professional and personal growth through role-specific and soft skills training
- Competitive compensation tailored to your experience and expertise, plus additional financial perks like annual bonuses and an internal share purchase plan
- Diverse range of in-kind benefits, from healthy lifestyle initiatives to knowledge sharing and team-building experiences
- Inclusive and welcoming workplace, representing 44 nationalities under one roof
- Dynamic, youthful team environment that values your ideas and drive—ideal for those seeking growth and meaningful contributions, not predictable routines
- Modern office spaces, designed for comfort and productivity