IS Category Specialist
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This Position reports to:
SCM Service Delivery Manager
Your role and responsibilities
To strengthen our Global IS Sourcing Team, we are seeking experienced professionals for the role of IS Sourcing Category Specialist.
In this role, you will be part of a dynamic, globally distributed team delivering Local Country, Distinct, and Common indirect IS Sourcing supporting Robotics business.
This role sits within ABB’s Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We’re entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing.By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.
In this role, you will be part of a dynamic, globally distributed team delivering local, regional and global indirect IS/IT Sourcing support across the globe.
The work model for the role is hybrid #Linkedin_hybrid
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Lead end-to-end IS Sourcing activities for assigned requests, ensuring alignment with business needs and sourcing policies.
- Define and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies across multiple IS categories: (IT Services, Software & SaaS, Infrastructure & Hardware, Telecommunications and Print Services)
- Manage sourcing events from requirement gathering through to contract finalization.
- Lead commercial and legal negotiations for IS sourcing contracts typically ranging from $25K to $5m.
- Execute RFQs/RFPs and negotiate contracts up to $5M.
- Drive cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation for allocated contracts.
- Facilitate contract lifecycle activities including change requests, amendments, renewals, and terminations.
- Maintain accurate documentation and metadata in the contract management system.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts (Legal, Tax, Security, Data Protection, Finance, AI).
- Lead meetings and negotiations with ABB stakeholders & vendors.
Qualifications for the role :
- Minimum 5 years of experience in IS Sourcing, Procurement
- Proven track record in commercial and legal negotiations, especially with large IT suppliers.
- Strong understanding of contracting processes and IT sourcing categories
- Experience working within European markets is highly desirable.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, IT, or related field.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional European languages are a plus.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical thinking, decision-making ability, and strategic mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a global, matrixed organization.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work in a dynamic, changing environment.
Your benefits:
- Enjoy a stable employment in a company with a long history in innovation and technology.
- Collaborate with experienced experts in an international environment.
- Seize individual development and training opportunities, from job specific to soft skills.
- Private medical care (including offers for family members) and life insurance.
- Receive attractive remuneration based on your experience and skills, and other financial benefits, such as annual bonus and internal share purchase program.
- Choose from various benefits in kind, ranging from healthy lifestyle offerings, to knowledge sharing, to teambuilding activities.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.