Regional Category Manager – Indirect Materials & Services - Americas

Shape the Future of Procurement with Us!

Are you ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, international environment where innovation, digitalization, and sustainability drive everything we do?

This is a role designed for ambitious, tech-minded individuals who thrive in fast-paced, ever-evolving environments. If you're passionate about leveraging innovative digital tools, eager to learn new skills, and excited to tackle meaningful challenges, we want you on our team! With us, you'll be at the forefront of industrial digitalization, engaging with cutting-edge technology and collaborating with experts from around the globe.

We are an international pioneering technology leader that is writing the future of industrial digitalization. One of our key ambitions is to get faster and leaner and to move closer to the customer. To strengthen our procurement team, we are looking for a Category Manager who's passionate about technology, eager to learn, and excited to collaborate with diverse teams across the Americas.

Seize this unique opportunity to take an active part in shaping our procurement organization and grow together with the rapidly developing business. This is a regional position, open to candidates across all ABB Mexico locations, offering a hybrid work model. The role requires approximately 20% travel across the Americas.

Why Join Us?

• Be a Digital Trailblazer: Work with advanced platforms such as SAP Ariba, Apadua, Keelvar, and Power BI, and apply AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity) to automate, innovate, and transform procurement processes.
• Grow Your Career: Benefit from personalized development, mentorship from industry experts, and opportunities to lead high-impact strategic initiatives.
• Make a Real Impact: Drive sourcing strategies, lead negotiations, and shape category roadmaps that deliver value and sustainability.
• Collaborate Globally: Partner with diverse stakeholders across regions, functions, and cultures.
• Work Your Way: Enjoy modern digital tools and a culture that values initiative, creativity, and ambition.

Your Mission:

• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships, understand business needs, and partner with key functions to deliver results.
• Category & Sourcing Leadership: Define and execute category strategies, lead RFPs/RFQs/eAuctions, and identify innovative suppliers.
• Contract & Supplier Management: Lead contract negotiations, manage supplier performance, and ensure compliance with ESG and sustainability objectives.
• Digitalization & Data Analytics: Champion digital transformation by embedding AI and data-driven practices into procurement processes.
• Change & Innovation: Act as a change agent, train colleagues, and continuously seek opportunities to improve and automate.
• Risk Management: Monitor supply chain and cyber risks to ensure business continuity and compliance.

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, category management, or related fields.
• Proactive, collaborative mindset with a strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication, analytical, and project management skills.
• Solid expertise in negotiation and contract management.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP Ariba, Apadua, Keelvar, Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Passion for digital innovation and AI in procurement, with hands-on experience using tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; additional languages are a plus.
• Bachelor's degree completed (Business or Engineering preferred).

Your Benefits:

• Personalized development supported by collaboration with international experts.
• Continuous learning opportunities through technical, leadership, and soft-skills training.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience, including annual bonus and internal share purchase plan.
• Comprehensive benefits supporting wellbeing, work-life balance, and financial security.
• Inclusive, diverse workplace representing 40+ nationalities.
• Dynamic, growth-oriented team environment where your ideas and contributions matter.

Additional Local Benefits:

• Performance Bonus
• Saving fund
• Paid parental leave
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Health and dental insurance
• Wellbeing program
• Flex days
• Employee Assistance Program (PAE)
• Access to development platforms: Spark, Harvard Manager Mentor and English Learning EF English Live School (EF)