Global Category Specialist Power Components

• 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
  

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.