Global Category Specialist Power Components

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Define and execute global category sourcing strategies for IGBTs, Film/Electrolytic Capacitors, SCRs, Thyristors, Displays, and Fuses.

Lead global RFQ/RFP processes; conduct TCO analysis, cost benchmarking, and commercial negotiations with tier-1 and strategic semiconductor suppliers.

Develop and maintain long-term agreements (LTAs) and global frame contracts with key suppliers (e.g. Infineon, ABB Semiconductors, Vishay, KYOCERA, Eaton, Littelfuse, etc.).

Manage supplier qualification and onboarding in collaboration with Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) and R&D teams.

Analyse global spend, supplier concentration, and market trends; develop dual-source and multi-source strategies to mitigate supply risk.

Monitor power semiconductor market dynamics (silicon, SiC, GaN), component lifecycle, and obsolescence management; implement last-time-buy strategies.

Drive year-over-year cost savings through volume consolidation, competitive sourcing, design-to-cost, and VA/VE initiatives.

Collaborate with Engineering and NPI teams globally to influence component selection and ensure strategic alignment from product concept through mass production.

Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle: drafting, review, execution, and compliance monitoring.

Report category performance (cost savings, OTD, quality, risk) to senior management on a regular basis.

Support global sites (Bangalore, Quartino, Richmond, Frosinone, and others) in executing local procurement aligned with global category strategy.

Ensure full compliance with ABB procurement policies, trade-compliance requirements (export control, sanctions), and supplier sustainability (ESG) standards.

Key Performance Indicators

Annual cost savings vs. target (PPV, negotiated savings)

Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD) and quality performance

LTA / frame contract coverage (% of category spend)

Single-source risk reduction (dual-source coverage rate)

Component obsolescence incidents and resolution time

Supplier sustainability (ESG) assessment coverage

Our team dynamics You will join a dynamic team, where you will be able to thrive.

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Power Electronics Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.

5–12 years of experience in strategic procurement or category management for power electronics or semiconductor components.

Deep technical understanding of IGBTs, thyristors, SCRs, capacitors, fuses, and display technologies used in industrial power electronics.

Proven track record in global supplier negotiations, LTA management, and category strategy execution.

Familiarity with power electronics products (drives, converters, UPS, traction, renewable energy systems) is strongly preferred.

Experience with SAP Ariba, Jaggaer, or similar sourcing platforms; advanced MS Excel and Power BI skills.

Ability and willingness to travel internationally (up to 20–30%).

Fluent English (mandatory); Italian, German, or Spanish is an advantage depending on location.

Professional certifications (CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent) are a plus.

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