Category Manager, ABB Traction and Mobile e-Power Motors

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This Position Reports To
Procurement Manager

Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At ABB, we are committed to diversity and inclusion across all dimensions. Together, we welcome and celebrate individual differences.

Join our procurement and logistics team supporting the design and production of motors for Rail applications and Mobile e-Power. As a key player, you will report to the Supply Chain Manager and focus on maintaining a high-performing supply base, competitive material costs, and strong supplier performance. We offer a key role in a skilled team, opportunities for growth and international collaboration, and a workplace at Finnslätten, Västerås, with 2–3 weeks of travel per year.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management.
• Responsible for supplier evaluation, risk management, and continuous improvement of the supplier base. Initiate and lead cost-saving projects and improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering to solve delivery challenges and quality issues.
• Ensure suppliers meet our requirements for sustainability, quality, and business ethics.
• Drive digitalization and process development within procurement, e.g., through SAP or similar systems. You also represent procurement in cross-functional delivery projects and participate in global ABB networks.

Your Profile And Qualifications For The Role
You are both self-driven and a team player - proactive, independent, and collaborative. You thrive in a dynamic environment and take responsibility for your category.

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a strategic buyer, category manager, or similar role.
• Engineering degree or equivalent is an advantage.
• SAP knowledge or similar ERP-system is a merit.
• Strong communication skills in Swedish and English.
• Interest in both technical and commercial aspects.
• Desire to work locally in a global network.

What's in it for you?
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger. Our benefits? Competitive, comprehensive, and crafted with you in mind.

More About Us
Recruiting Manager Bernadette Hjärpe, , will answer your questions about the position. Union contact persons - Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers: Håkan Sjöberg , Unionen: Ing-Marie Lindgren-Turpainen , Leaders: Lenny Larsson For further questions, please contact Talent Partner Robert Norén

We kindly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements. Please note that the employment process at ABB Sweden includes a reference check, a drug test and, in some recruitments, an extended background check. Welcome to apply the latest by November the 12th. Please note that selection will be done on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before last day of application.

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