Procurement Category Specialist
HybridQuebec, Canada
Job Summary
Develop and execute commodity strategies for mechanical components including castings, forgings, and plastics to ensure supplier continuity and cost optimization. Lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations while managing contracts and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Proactively identify supply chain risks related to capacity, raw materials, and geopolitical events, developing contingency plans to mitigate disruptions. Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams to resolve supply issues, support lifecycle management, and implement value engineering projects. Monitor supplier performance against key metrics and define standard agreements with major suppliers. Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and prepare regular reports on savings, risks, and sourcing initiatives. This role supports ABB Canada's Automation, Measurement & Analytics division in Québec with a hybrid work model.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Production/Operations management, Supply Chain or closely related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or commodity management within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong experience sourcing mechanical commodities such as machined components, castings, forgings, sheet metal, plastics, fabricated assemblies, motors, fasteners, and custom mechanical parts
- Experience developing commodity strategies, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating commercial agreements
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Strong understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes, including machining, fabrication, stamping, casting, injection molding, welding, and assembly
- Proven experience leading supplier negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier performance improvement programs
- Strong analytical, negotiation, project management, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Bilingual (French & English); English required to communicate with global suppliers and stakeholders outside Québec
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Value Engineering, Supplier Development, and Continuous Improvement methodologies is considered an asset
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