This is a position for a (Category Specialist) located in Senatobia.
Summary: The role of Category Specialist is to develop, plan and implement the procurement and logistics strategy for an assigned category or group of categories, with a focus on optimizing costs, quality, delivery, and reliability. You will ensure execution in accordance with instructions and procedures from the company, the Procurement & Logistics function, and supply base management.
Duties and Responsibilities: Supporting the development and implementation of regional/global sourcing strategies in close alignment with the regional/global category leader. Negotiating agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renewing price lists and terms and conditions. Buying in accordance with quality and commercial procedures and company guidelines intoinimize quality and financial risks. Creating local contract amendments to frame agreements on behalf of a country and updates/maintains frame contracts.
Job Specifications or Qualifications
: Bachelor's degree in industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Business Administration or related PLUS minimum 8 years related experience in Procurement. Advanced level of English required. Experience dealing and negotiation with Suppliers located around the world. Knowledge of SAP is an advantage. Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
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