Category Specialist

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This Position reports to: Procurement Manager What we believe in At 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. That's our story. Make it your story. Your role and responsibilities You will be Responsible for being an interface between Procurement and Engineering team. Each day, you will drive procurement knowledge (market, suppliers, external intelligence) into the development process to optimize engineering cost, quality, and technology. You will also showcase your expertise by translating engineering requests into procurement parameters for execution. The work model for the role is: #Li-Onsite This role is contributing to the Smart Buildings in Bangalore. Main stakeholders are Procurement, Engineering, Quality & R&D Function You will be mainly accountable for: Develop and implement local sourcing strategies to meet business targets while supporting regional and global sourcing initiatives. Manage Division SCM budgets, monitor KPIs, and coordinate with Global Commodity Managers to support cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability objectives. Identify cost-effective suppliers, lead cost-reduction initiatives, and collaborate with Engineering on technical changes and their commercial impact. Manage supplier development, RFQ evaluations, commercial negotiations, and long-term contract finalization in coordination with cross-functional teams. Coordinate supplier audits, ensure closure of non-conformities, maintain reports as per ABB standards, and comply with health, safety, environmental, and business ethics requirements. Qualifications for the role: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with experience in sourcing, procurement, or category management. Practical experience in plastic molding, high-speed metal stamping, and sheet metal cabinets. Experience in Low Voltage products such as MCB, RCCB, MCCB, and ACB. Extensive costing, negotiation, lean process, and supplier management skills. Proficiency in MS Excel, SAP MM, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement. Experience in New Product Development (NPD), Gate Model, Agile methodology, and end-to-end product lifecycle management. Ability to collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to advance innovation, ensure product quality, and meet project timelines More about us ABB Smart Buildings enables optimization of energy efficiency, safety, security and comfort for any building type, through new installations or retrofit solutions. The Division offers integrated digital technologies to control HVAC, lighting, shutters, and security, in addition to energy distribution solutions including DIN rail products, enclosures and emergency lighting through to industrial plugs and sockets and conventional wiring accessories, accommodating for single family homes, multiple dwellings, commercial buildings, infrastructure and industrial applications. The Division’s highly innovative technologies and digital solutions serve rising global demand among real estate developers, owners, and investors for smart building technologies that optimize energy distribution and building automation. The scalable solutions aim to deliver significant sustainable and financial benefits, meeting social and environmental demands, while being able to address even the most complex of customers’ carbon reduction strategies. Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe. Recruitment Fraud Warning ABB never asks for payment from job applicants. All genuine job offers follow a formal application and interview process. View current job openings and apply at: https://careers.abb/global/en/home For more information, read our full fraud warning notice at: https://global.abb/group/en/careers/how-to-apply/fraud-warning