IM&S Procurement Lead, Americas
ABB, Cary, NC, United States
This job is with ABB, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
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 Procurement Manager __ Step into the heart of Electrification Business Procurement as our Regional Indirect Procurement Lead for Americas — where every day brings dynamic challenges and real impact!
We seek a visionary procurement leader to oversee Indirect Category Team, Business Partners and Operational Procurement Team while championing our 2026 Global AI Workforce Transformation Program. This role combines strategic category management excellence with operational procurement expertise and digital innovation leadership—perfect for those passionate about AI, emerging technologies, and building high-performing, digitally fluent teams.
The work model for the role is:
Hybrid #LI - Hybrid
Job Responsibilities:
Team Leadership:
Leading and developing a team of Category Managers and Specialists, Operational Buyers and Business Partners providing guidance, coaching and support, fostering digital culture and growth mindset. Category & Sourcing Leadership:
Supporting Category Managers and Specialists in developing and implementing strategic plans for their categories, making sure they are aligned with the overall business objectives and market trends. Performance Management:
Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of category strategies and operational effectiveness, making adjustments as needed. Suppliers Management & Innovation:
Supporting Category and Business Partners Team in AI-powered market analysis, strategic supplier relationships, complex negotiations, and supplier innovation initiatives ensuring the availability of high-quality services and innovative solutions at competitive costs. Collaboration and Business Partnering:
Collaborating directly and via Indirect Procurement Business Partners with key business functions, stakeholders and production sites to ensure effective execution of category strategies and initiatives while ensuring operational effectiveness and high compliance standards.
Job Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; supply chain and/or logistics preferred
10+ years of in-depth strategic sourcing, category management and operational procurement experience, preferably within indirect procurement area
5+ years of experience in Leadership and/or team management
Strategic thinking and problem solving skills
A collaborative, solution-focused approach with strong communication, analytical and project management skills
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time
What's in it for you We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age,
race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to
US-AskHR@abb.com . Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees [excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico] Go to myBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid.
Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
Retirement 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit
https://www.abb.com
to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe. ]]>
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 Procurement Manager __ Step into the heart of Electrification Business Procurement as our Regional Indirect Procurement Lead for Americas — where every day brings dynamic challenges and real impact!
We seek a visionary procurement leader to oversee Indirect Category Team, Business Partners and Operational Procurement Team while championing our 2026 Global AI Workforce Transformation Program. This role combines strategic category management excellence with operational procurement expertise and digital innovation leadership—perfect for those passionate about AI, emerging technologies, and building high-performing, digitally fluent teams.
The work model for the role is:
Hybrid #LI - Hybrid
Job Responsibilities:
Team Leadership:
Leading and developing a team of Category Managers and Specialists, Operational Buyers and Business Partners providing guidance, coaching and support, fostering digital culture and growth mindset. Category & Sourcing Leadership:
Supporting Category Managers and Specialists in developing and implementing strategic plans for their categories, making sure they are aligned with the overall business objectives and market trends. Performance Management:
Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of category strategies and operational effectiveness, making adjustments as needed. Suppliers Management & Innovation:
Supporting Category and Business Partners Team in AI-powered market analysis, strategic supplier relationships, complex negotiations, and supplier innovation initiatives ensuring the availability of high-quality services and innovative solutions at competitive costs. Collaboration and Business Partnering:
Collaborating directly and via Indirect Procurement Business Partners with key business functions, stakeholders and production sites to ensure effective execution of category strategies and initiatives while ensuring operational effectiveness and high compliance standards.
Job Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; supply chain and/or logistics preferred
10+ years of in-depth strategic sourcing, category management and operational procurement experience, preferably within indirect procurement area
5+ years of experience in Leadership and/or team management
Strategic thinking and problem solving skills
A collaborative, solution-focused approach with strong communication, analytical and project management skills
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time
What's in it for you We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age,
race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to
US-AskHR@abb.com . Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees [excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico] Go to myBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid.
Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
Retirement 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit
https://www.abb.com
to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe. ]]>