Procurement Category Specialist
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement · Logistics Management
In short
ABB Canada is seeking a Procurement Category Specialist for its Automation, Measurement & Analytics division in Quebec. This full-time, hybrid role focuses on strategic sourcing and procurement of mechanical commodities, requiring 10+ years of experience, a Bachelor's/Master's degree, and bilingualism.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement commodity strategies for mechanical components, castings, forgings, and plastics.
- Lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, commercial negotiations, and contract management.
- Develop strong relationships with strategic suppliers and monitor their performance.
- Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities through competitive sourcing and negotiations.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, and Logistics.
- Support Engineering Change Orders and lifecycle management activities.
- Ensure adequate production capacity and material availability to meet demand.
- Drive supplier development initiatives and performance reviews.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with ABB policies and regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Production/Operations management, Supply Chain or closely related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or commodity management within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong experience sourcing mechanical commodities such as machined components, castings, forgings, sheet metal, plastics, fabricated assemblies, motors, fasteners, and custom mechanical parts.
- Experience developing commodity strategies, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating commercial agreements.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Strong understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes.
- Proven experience leading supplier negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier performance improvement programs.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Bilingual (French & English); English required to communicate with global suppliers and stakeholders outside Québec.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Value Engineering, Supplier Development, and Continuous Improvement methodologies is considered an asset.
Benefits
- Opportunity to lead and make an impact in the industry.
- Support for growth and development.
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Company
ABB
Job Posted
22 hours ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
Hybrid
Experience Level
Executive
Locations
Quebec, Canada
Qualification
Bachelor, Master
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