Category Manager - IT, Production & EOL Equipment (Indirect Procurement)

Category Manager - IT, Production & EOL Equipment (Indirect Procurement)

Job Location: San Giovanni Valdarno Department: Production Sourcing Work Model: On Site Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Job Req ID: 1750

ABB E-mobility is looking for a highly motivated Category Manager – IT, Production & EOL Equipment to join our Global Indirect Procurement team. Reporting to the Head of Indirect Procurement, you will own and drive the global sourcing strategy for IT and Production/EOL Equipment categories, delivering sustainable value through cost optimization, supplier innovation, digitalization, and risk management. In this high-impact individual contributor role, you will collaborate with stakeholders across IT, Operations, Engineering, R&D, Finance, and regional procurement teams to shape category strategies that support ABB E-mobility's ambitious growth and operational excellence objectives.

Your Responsibilities

• Define, own, and execute global category strategies for IT, Production Equipment, and End-of-Line (EOL) Equipment, ensuring alignment with business priorities and procurement objectives.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including supplier selection, RFx processes, negotiations, and contract management across software, SaaS, cloud services, IT infrastructure, digital solutions, and production equipment.
• Identify and deliver cost optimization opportunities through spend analysis, demand management, specification challenge, and total cost of ownership (TCO) approaches.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships with leading technology vendors and specialized equipment providers to drive performance, innovation, and long-term value creation.
• Partner closely with IT, Operations, Engineering, R&D, Finance, and regional procurement teams to ensure effective implementation of category strategies and sourcing initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance, market dynamics, and technology trends to proactively manage risks and capture innovation opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement and digitalization within procurement, leveraging data analytics and exploring AI-enabled solutions to enhance sourcing, supplier management, and decision-making processes.

Your Background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management experience, with proven hands‑on expertise in IT procurement.
• Strong knowledge of IT sourcing models, including software licensing, SaaS, cloud services, hardware, infrastructure, and IT professional services.
• Experience managing global or multi‑regional supplier portfolios and leading complex commercial negotiations with strategic suppliers.
• Solid analytical, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge requirements constructively and drive value‑based decisions.
• Experience with production equipment, industrial automation, testing equipment, or End‑of‑Line (EOL) equipment procurement is considered a strong advantage.
• Proficiency with procurement and digital tools such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, advanced Excel, and AI‑enabled platforms (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI, Anthropic); CIPS certification is a plus.

What Makes You Successful

You combine a strong commercial mindset with curiosity, ownership, and resilience. You thrive in a global and fast‑evolving environment, are comfortable navigating complexity, and actively turn challenges into opportunities for continuous improvement and value creation.

What’s in it for you?

Work with the best specialists in their field, in a diverse environment with unparalleled global reach. Feel inspired by our fast growth. You will have the accountability to own your part in enabling a future of sustainable and efficient mobility. You can also count on a competitive compensation package in line with your capabilities and experience. Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities are at the core of what we do. We celebrate different experiences and perspectives, and we aim to empower everyone in the creation of sustainable solutions for people all over the world. Our individual differences make us successful.

Compensation Package

The employment framework is based on the National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Metalworking Industry, with an indicative level of B3 and a minimum gross annual salary starting from € 39.000,00. The specific level and compensation package will be defined based on the outcome of the selection process (including experience, skills set, and role fit), in accordance with objective, transparent, and gender‑neutral criteria, in line with pay equity and equal opportunity principles. The total compensation package will also includes a variable bonus linked to individual and company targets.

About ABB E-Mobility

ABB E-mobility is a world leader in EV charging technology and a partner of choice for the world’s biggest electric vehicle OEMs and nationwide EV charging network operators. With a strong R&D pipeline, our robust product portfolio of innovative holistic solutions – from grid to charge point and domestic installations to large fleet depots – means we are actively enabling the future of E‑Mobility, not just predicting it.

Operations

Welcome to Operations, where strategic supply chain management and operational excellence meet. Our teams focus on supply chain strategy, vendor partnerships, and KPI tracking to ensure cost‑effective operations. We manage transitions to mass production and fulfill European and North American demand from our factories in San Giovanni Valdarno, Italy and Phoenix, USA whilst optimizing the global value chain. Within Operations advanced capabilities drive quality standards and continuous improvement, while HSE ensures safety and environmental compliance. Warranty management and PMO lead operational projects aligned with strategic goals.