Global Category Specialist Power Components
Pubblicato il 14-09-2026 - ABB in Monza
OverviewIn this role you drive global category strategies for key power electronics components, shaping sourcing across ABB's product lines.
You collaborate with SQE and R&D; to align component selection with product concepts and mass production.
You will lead RFQ/RFPs, negotiate with tier-1 suppliers, and manage LTAs and frame contracts while mitigating supply risk.
The position blends technical know-how with strategic supplier management in a multi-site, global context.
You help deliver ongoing cost savings and ensure ESG and compliance alongside business partners.
ResponsabilitàDefine and execute global category sourcing strategies for IGBTs, capacitors, SCRs, thyristors, displays, and fuses
Lead global RFQ/RFP processes and perform TCO analysis and commercial negotiations with semiconductor suppliers
Develop and maintain LTAs and global frame contracts with key suppliers
Manage supplier qualification and onboarding with SQE and R&D;
Analyze spend, supplier concentration, and market trends; implement dual/multi-source strategies
Monitor market dynamics and obsolescence; implement last-time-buy strategies
Drive year-over-year cost savings via volume consolidation, design-to-cost, and VA/VE
Collaborate with Engineering and NPI teams to influence component choices across product lifecycle
Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle from drafting to compliance monitoring
Report category performance (cost savings, OTD, quality, risk) to senior management
Support global sites in executing local procurement aligned with global strategy
Ensure compliance with ABB policies, trade controls, and ESG standards
Requisiti fondamentali5–12 years in strategic procurement or category management for power electronics or semiconductor components
Deep technical understanding of IGBTs, thyristors, SCRs, capacitors, fuses, and display technologies
Proven track record in global supplier negotiations, LTAs, and category strategy execution
Familiarity with power electronics products (drives, converters, UPS, traction, renewables)
Experience with SAP Ariba, Jaggaer, or similar sourcing platforms; advanced Excel and Power BI
International travel up to *****%
English fluent; Italian/German/Spanish an advantage
Professional certifications such as CPSM or CIPS are a plus
cross-functional collaboration
strong commercial acumen
stakeholder management
power electronics components knowledge (IGBTs, SCRs, thryistors, capacitors, displays)
RFQ/RFP processes
TCO analysis