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In this role you will be working as Global Category Manager Cables & Harness and Sheet Metals in ABB Robotics Product Delivery Platform (PDP) and will be reporting to the PDP D&SCM Head. You will be responsible to define, qualify and develop a supplier base best fitted to support the demand of ABB Robotics and deliver outstanding performances for the entire Controller Solution (i.e. cables & harnesses, sheet metals, electronics). You will be the owner of the category strategy and tactics supporting Robotics manufacturing plant performance and NPI.

Preferred locations for the position are Shanghai (China) and Vasteras (Sweden). Candidates based in other locations will be subject to evaluation.

Your responsibilities

• Developing and executing world class sourcing strategies for the cables & harnesses and sheet metals categories with annual spend in excess of $60M
• Coordinating Controller Solutions categories (electronics, C&H, sheet metals).
• Being responsible for complete supply base management cycle while securing cost, quality, delivery, innovation, sustainability, and risks performances, acting as focal internal point.
• Leading supplier strategy for all NPD projects and provide strategic as well as tactical level sourcing support.
• Predicting future trends and needs, working horizontally to stay abreast with changing technology and demand.
• Helping team in identifying opportunities to create productivity projects and lead the sourcing portion on it to ensure completion.
• Identifying & executing new dual source initiatives on sub-categories.
• Running regular category project calls with cross functional team, closely monitoring progress to committed timeline.
• Conduct weekly, monthly rhythms with cross functional teams & suppliers (Quarterly Business Reviews).
• Assessing project risks and providing timely updates to management.
• Identifying, establishing, and driving strategic relationships internally and externally to achieve superior business goals.
• Leading your commodity’s KPI reporting and track the progress towards the annual team goal to ensure required contribution is met or exceeded.
• Managing category budget on expenses and investments and monitor and drive 100% execution on identified projects.
• People Management: Empowering, guiding and developing cross-function team in delivering outstanding performance.
• Direct supervision of a team of three (3) global category leaders.

Your background

• Minimum of 5-10 years’ work experience in category/commodity management, preferably in Cables & Harnesses in complex organizations.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams such as R&D, NPI sourcing, quality, services, materials etc. to achieve timely project execution.
• Ability to influence and manage multiple stakeholders and lead small teams.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously, maintaining timeline.
• Proven costing, analytical, problem solving and organizational ability.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
• Inclusive leadership with background of building collaborative relationships.
• People management skills with clear vision and can-do attitude.
• Capability to interface with senior management both internally & externally.
• In depth understanding of purchasing tools, processes, and practices.
• Working knowledge of SAP or other equivalent ERP systems.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken alike.
• Bachelor’s degree required, major in Engineering preferred.
• Travel of up to 20-30% required (in non-pandemic times).