JOB REQUIREMENTS: Category ManagerAt ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story. This is a position with grade 13This position reports to Supply Chain Manager - Drive ProductsYour role and responsibilities In this role, you will be responsible for Category Management for Plastics, and mechanical direct materials at ABB Drive Products 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: #LI - Hybrid This role is contributing to the Motion Drive Products Division in New Berlin, WI area. You will be mainly accountable for: *Leveraging the Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing (CIPS) process to implement effective sourcing strategies in line with local and global business and category strategies *Ensures suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements. Responsible for Supplier performance: TCO Savings, Payment terms, OTD, Quality, lead time, budget target settings, and follow up for continuous improvement. Defines and establishes local standard agreements with all major suppliers. *Provides and maintains standard terms in purchase contracts/terms and conditions in line with Company directives and guidelines. *Designs and implements cost-out programs and/or processes to reach annual savings and operational cost reduction targets. Our team dynamics You will join a dynamic, talented, and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.Qualifications for the role Bachelor\'s degree and 5 years of relevant experience OR Associate degree... For full info follow application link. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB Inc. ABB Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprintposter.pdf http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCPEEOSupplementFinalJRFQA_508c.pdf ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/9B285E6FF70E4B3A