New

Category Manager

ABB Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, short term disability, long term disability, 401(k), employee discount
United States, Mississippi, Senatobia
Mar 03, 2026
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: Procurement Manager __ Your role and responsibilities: This role leads the sourcing strategy for steel and ferrous metal components, including carbon steel, stainless steel, electrical steel, cast iron, forged steel, and fabricated assemblies. The Category Manager drives total cost optimization through metallurgy knowledge, steel market intelligence, cost modeling, supplier development, and worldclass sourcing processes. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and supplier management for ferrous metals including carbon steel, stainless steel, electrical steel, steel plate, sheet metal, bar stock, structural steel, fabricated steel assemblies, cast iron, and forged steel components. You will have the opportunity to develop, plan, and implement procurement strategy focused on optimizing costs, quality, delivery, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products. This position collaborates with Engineering and suppliers to optimize manufacturability for stamping, forming, forging, casting, machining, heat treatment, welding, and metal finishing processes. Monitors key steel indices (CRU, Platts, MEPS) and analyzes market trends in iron ore, scrap, and mill output to develop riskmitigation strategies. Develops shouldcost models covering steel grade selection, material utilization, machining cycle times, welding methods, tooling amortization, and finishing processes to support factbased negotiations. Assesses supplier metallurgical capability, welding certifications, PPAP/FAI readiness, and compliance with ASTM/ASME standards. Develops sourcing strategies to mitigate supply risks related to mill capacity constraints, tariff changes, energy volatility, and longlead casting/forging components. The work model for the role is: onsite #LI-onsite This role is contributing to the ELSP Electrification Plant in Senatobia, MS. You will be mainly accountable for: Leveraging the Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing process for implementing 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. Managing planning and tracking of procurement activities, cost budgets, emerging country spending, and savings forecasts. Negotiating agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renews price lists, and terms and conditions. Ensuring identification, investigation, and selection of appropriate suppliers (focusing on quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability) in accordance with company policies. Qualifications for the role Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field and Ability to demonstrate your experience in procurement and metals fabrication. You have over 5 years in sourcing or category management, preferably in metals Knowledge of carbon steel, stainless steel, electrical steel, structural steel, and cast/forged steel components Experience in Machining, Milling, Turning, Stamping, Forming, supporting manufacturing environments (e.g., electromechanical, heavy industry, automotive, or industrial equipment) You are immersed in highly skilled in with contract life-cycle management, negotiation of MSA, SLAs, price adjustments, Incoterms, Experience in Long Lead Time, Understanding of iron ore, scrap, and energy cost drivers, Shouldcost modeling for steel components, Cost breakdown analysis (material, labor, overhead, scrap factors) Strong negotiation and influence skills, team collaboration, emotional intelligence, team building, Cross-functional leadership, High performing outcomes, and strong decision-making under supply chain volatility. You are at ease communicating in English. Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US. More about us ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division's technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division's portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world's largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division's ABB Ability Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions. Why ABB? 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. 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Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Remote 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. 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.