
Category Manager for EMS Motion Drive
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The Category Manager for EMS Motion Drive leads global sourcing strategy for Electronics Manufacturing Services, manages key supplier relationships, negotiates commercial agreements, and drives cost optimization. The role supports a high-performing, sustainable, and resilient supplier base while helping meet business growth, supply-chain risk, financial, and operational objectives. It is based on-site in one of the listed global locations and reports to the Global SCM Manager, Motion Drive Products.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. 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. This position reports to:Global SCM Manager __ ABB Motion, a global leader in motors and drives, is at the core of accelerating a more productive and sustainable future. We innovate and push the boundaries of technology to contribute to energy efficient, decarbonizing and circular solutions for customers, industries and societies. With our digitally enabled drives, motors and services we support our customers and partners to achieve better performance, safety and reliability. To help the world's industries outrun - leaner and cleaner, we deliver motor-driven solutions for a wide range of applications in all industrial segments. Building on over 140 years of domain expertise in electric powertrains, our more than 22,000 employees across 100 countries learn and improve every day. go.abb/motion Location This role is open globally, but location is set in China (Beijing), Finland (Helsinki), India (Bangalore) and US (New Berlin). The work model is on-site #LI-onsite. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will lead the global sourcing strategy for Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), managing key supplier relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, and driving cost optimization initiatives. You will play a critical role in ensuring a high-performing, sustainable, and resilient supplier base while supporting business growth, mitigating supply chain risks, and delivering against financial and operational targets on a global scale. This position reports to the Global SCM Manager, Motion Drive Products. In this role you will be accountable for: Leverage the Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing (CIPS) process for planning and implementing EMS effective sourcing strategies in line with business strategy and ensuring that the supply base/suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements. Manage planning and tracking of procurement activities, cost budgets, emerging country spending, and... For full info follow application link. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB Inc. ABB Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc\_self\_print\_poster.pdf http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP\_EEO\_Supplement\_Final\_JRF\_QA\_508c.pdf ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/6D30971945924AB3
How this job compares
Set against the 531 open Category Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$106–152K/yr370 salary ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 17 open Category Manager jobs in Wisconsin and 531 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Category Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 7 years (480 postings).
- Education
- 347 of the 531 open Category Manager jobs (65%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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