Category Specialist – Procurement and Supply Chain

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement · Logistics Management

In short

ABB Canada seeks a Category Specialist for Procurement and Supply Chain in Quebec City, focusing on strategic sourcing of mechanical components for manufacturing operations. The role involves developing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, optimizing costs, and ensuring supply continuity within a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement category strategies for mechanical components, castings, forgings, and plastics.
Lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, commercial negotiations, and contract management.
Build strong relationships with strategic suppliers and monitor their performance.
Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
Lead initiatives to increase category maturity and use digital tools.
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, Logistics, and Operations.
Support Engineering Change Orders and lifecycle management.
Collaborate with suppliers and internal planning teams on capacity and demand.
Lead supplier development initiatives and performance reviews.
Ensure sourcing activities comply with ABB policies and standards.
Prepare and communicate reports on supplier performance, savings, and risks.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master’s degree in Engineering, Production or Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or category management within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Bilingual in French and English.
Strong experience sourcing mechanical commodities such as machined components, castings, forgings, sheet metal, plastics, fabricated assemblies, motors, hardware and custom mechanical parts.
Experience developing category strategies, managing supplier relationships and negotiating commercial agreements.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, technical specifications and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Strong understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes, including machining, fabrication, stamping, casting, injection molding, welding and assembly.
Demonstrated 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 is an asset) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Desired Qualifications

English is required to communicate with suppliers and stakeholders outside Quebec.
SAP is an asset.

Benefits

Contributes to ABB Canada’s Measurement & Analytics and Automation division.
Hybrid work model with three days per week onsite in Quebec City.

Skills

SAPMicrosoft Excel

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