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You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.\nThis position reports to:\nProcurement Manager__\nYour role and responsibilities\nAs a Category Manager you will be responsible for several Mechanical Component Categories for ABB’s Traction factory in Aleksandrów Łódzki. In this role you will support the implementation, maintenance and compliance of Procurement & Logistics, practice approved activities and executing assigned activities based on the standard procedures. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will provide assistance to the wider business by ensuring that all purchasing activities align with corporate policies and procedures and by providing relevant market information.\nThe work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid\nThis role is contributing to the Motion Traction Business in Poland.\nYour role and responsibilities:\nRepresent Local Business Unit sourcing in global Supply Chain Management network.\nDevelop and implement local material categories to realize defined business objectives. Maintain, develop supplier relationships and partnership-based collaboration.\nActively utilize Supply Chain Management intelligence to identify and drive cost reduction initiatives, benchmarks and analyses based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principle in every activity. Follow material market costs, trends and tools for continues improvement in local material category strategy.\nParticipation in new product development initiatives ensuring appropriate supplier selection, expected total costs as well as high quality and profitable growth objectives.\nSupport material availability and continuity of factory operations.\nNegotiate best prices, terms and contractual agreements consistent with the Company's established quality standards and business requirements. Conclude formal contracts and ensure data correctness and most current commercial information in business systems and supporting SCM tools.\nInitiate and lead supplier qualification processes, evaluations and appropriate quality development.\nExecute effective, transparent communication internally, externally and between different units.\nQualifications for the role\nTechnical University degree (preferred mechanical, electrical or related field).\nMinimum 3 - years of experience in a similar position (experience in a production company will be an asset).\nProven experience in direct materials project sourcing.\nKnowledge of the supplier market.\nProficient English in speech and writing.\nKnowledge of tools used in the area of supply chain management.\nProficient computer support, knowledge of MS Office and SAP.\nHighly developed negotiating and interpersonal skills.\nBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. 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