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Procurement Category Specialist

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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.

Ansvarsområden

  • 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.

Krav

  • 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.

Önskade kvalifikationer

  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Value Engineering, Supplier Development, and Continuous Improvement methodologies is considered an asset.

Förmåner

  • Opportunity to lead and make an impact in the industry.
  • Support for growth and development.
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Företag

ABB

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för 22 timmar sedan

Anställningstyp

Heltid

Arbetsform

Hybrid

Erfarenhetsnivå

Ledning

Platser

Quebec, Canada

Kvalifikation

Kandidatexamen, Masterexamen

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