IM&S Procurement Lead, Americas
Abb Holdings Inc, Cary, NC, United States
Regional Indirect Procurement Lead For Americas
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 leadershipperfect for those passionate about AI, emerging technologies, and building high-performing, digitally fluent teams. The work model for the role is: 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 workyour 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: 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.
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 leadershipperfect for those passionate about AI, emerging technologies, and building high-performing, digitally fluent teams. The work model for the role is: 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 workyour 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: 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.