Global Category Specialist Power Components

Experteer Overview

In this role you drive global category strategies for key power electronics components, shaping sourcing across ABB’s product lines. You collaborate with SQE and R&D to align component selection with product concepts and mass production. You will lead RFQ/RFPs, negotiate with tier-1 suppliers, and manage LTAs and frame contracts while mitigating supply risk. The position blends technical know-how with strategic supplier management in a multi-site, global context. You help deliver ongoing cost savings and ensure ESG and compliance alongside business partners.

Retribuzione / Benefits

• Define and execute global category sourcing strategies for IGBTs, capacitors, SCRs, thyristors, displays, and fuses
• Lead global RFQ/RFP processes and perform TCO analysis and commercial negotiations with semiconductor suppliers
• Develop and maintain LTAs and global frame contracts with key suppliers
• Manage supplier qualification and onboarding with SQE and R&D
• Analyze spend, supplier concentration, and market trends; implement dual/multi-source strategies
• Monitor market dynamics and obsolescence; implement last-time-buy strategies
• Drive year-over-year cost savings via volume consolidation, design-to-cost, and VA/VE
• Collaborate with Engineering and NPI teams to influence component choices across product lifecycle
• Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle from drafting to compliance monitoring
• Report category performance (cost savings, OTD, quality, risk) to senior management
• Support global sites in executing local procurement aligned with global strategy
• Ensure compliance with ABB policies, trade controls, and ESG standards

Responsabilità

• 5-12 years in strategic procurement or category management for power electronics or semiconductor components
• Deep technical understanding of IGBTs, thyristors, SCRs, capacitors, fuses, and display technologies
• Proven track record in global supplier negotiations, LTAs, and category strategy execution
• Familiarity with power electronics products (drives, converters, UPS, traction, renewables)
• Experience with SAP Ariba, Jaggaer, or similar sourcing platforms; advanced Excel and Power BI
• International travel up to 20-30%
• English fluent; Italian/German/Spanish an advantage
• Professional certifications such as CPSM or CIPS are a plus

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