Category Manager

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Supply Chain Manager - System Drives

In this role you will be responsible for Category Management at ABB System Drives in New Berlin, WI, where you will be a key member of the Supply Chain Management team.
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will develop, plan and implement sourcing and procurement strategy focused on optimizing costs, quality, delivery and reliability of suppliers and supplied products & services to ensure an exceptional supply base is developed and maintained to ensure material availability and service levels to support local business and customer needs.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid
You will be mainly accountable for:
*Implementing effective sourcing strategies in line with local and global business and category strategies while ensuring suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements
*Supplier selection and performance: TCO Savings, Payment terms, OTD, Quality, lead time, budget target settings, and follow up for continuous improvement
*Providing and maintaining standard terms in purchase contracts/terms and conditions in line with Company directives and guidelines
*Designing and implementing cost-out programs and/or processes to reach annual savings and operational cost reduction targets

• Bachelor's Degree with minimum 5 years experience OR Associate's Degree with minimum 7 years experience OR High School Diploma with minimum 9 years experience.
• Preferred Experience Includes: Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SAP and Ariba
• Knowledge of electrical components (ex: Drives) and the manufacturing processes associated
• Strong Data Analytics and Continuous Improvement mindset with demonstrated negotiation skills in a multicultural, global business environment.
• APICS, PMP, LEAN SIX SIGMA - Certifications
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

ABB System Drives is the market leader in high-power, high-performance drives, drive systems and packages for industrial process and large infrastructure applications, and a leading supplier of power conversion equipment for renewable energy and other applications. The Division offers global support to help customers, partners and equipment manufacturers with asset reliability, performance improvement and energy efficiency in mission critical applications.
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