Global Category Electronics Specialist

Overview

In this role you will support global sourcing for electronic components within ABB’s Smart Power division. You will collaborate with R&D and agile teams to shape sourcing strategies and mitigate supply risks across the product lifecycle. You will lead RFQ/RFP activities, perform cost benchmarking and TCO analyses, and negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms. You will build long-term supplier relationships, monitor market dynamics and supplier performance, and drive cost savings and sustainability in procurement. This is an opportunity to influence global sourcing at scale while aligning with ABB policies and the company’s sustainability ambitions.

Responsabilità Define and implement global sourcing strategies for Active, Passive, and Power Electronic Components

Collaborate with Agile Teams and R&D to select components and mitigate supply risks

Lead RFQ/RFP processes, perform cost benchmarking and TCO analyses, negotiate with suppliers

Develop and maintain long-term agreements and strategic supplier relationships; support onboarding and performance management

Monitor market trends, lifecycles, and supplier performance; manage risk and supply continuity

Drive cost savings through competitive sourcing, volume consolidation, design-to-cost and VE programs

Support digital supply chain visibility with analytics and regular category performance updates

Ensure compliance with ABB procurement policies, trade compliance, and supplier sustainability standards

Requisiti fondamentali 5-10+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, commodity management, or related roles in EMS manufacturing, semiconductors or similar industries

Strong knowledge of electronic components, PCBA sourcing, market dynamics and semiconductor manufacturing processes

Proven collaboration, stakeholder management, negotiation and results delivery in global environments

Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business or related field

English proficiency; additional languages (Italian, French, Chinese, German) are a plus

Ability to travel internationally up to 20-30%

Professional Certifications such as CPSM, CIPS or equivalent are a plus

collaboration

stakeholder management

negotiation

strategic sourcing

category management

supplier relationship management