Category Specialist

ABB is hiring a Category Specialist in Shanghai, China. Level rates it ; you can apply on ABB.

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Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions procurement, sourcing and negotiation among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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Support regional sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and procurement processes.

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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

Category Specialist

Job Summary:

Support regional/global sourcing initiatives either under the leadership of a regional/global category manager or independently if under a defined threshold. Purchase materials according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule and terms. Ensure purchasing activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures.

Main Accountabilities:

Sourcing strategy

• Supports the development and implementation of regional/global sourcing strategies in close alignment with the regional/global Category leader.

Negotiations

• Negotiates agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renews pricelists, terms and conditions.

Excellence

• Runs benchmark studies for the category team and for specific sourcing initiatives.

Contract Management

• Creates local contract amendments to frame agreements on behalf of a country and updates/maintains frame contracts.

Support

• Supports regional/global sourcing initiatives within a defined set of categories, working closely with key stakeholders to implement regional category strategies.

Supplier performance

• On-boards new suppliers in close collaboration with the respective local buyer and runs regular supplier evaluations and provides supplier reports to Businesses and Category Managers.

Orders

• Runs regional sourcing initiatives under a defined threshold.

• Initiates purchase orders (PO) in the system, according to the Purchase Requisitions and in alignment with standard procedures, and confirms delivery with suppliers, monitors and tracks supplier performance to purchase order requirements.

Communication

• Fosters communication internally, externally, and between businesses and supports the implementation of PL activities and initiatives in the Region/Country through this clear communication.

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.

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How we rate this

Category Specialist at ABB rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
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Key facts

Category Specialist is an open job at ABB.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
The job was posted on October 30, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by ABB. Apply on ABB

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

ProcurementSourcingNegotiationContract ManagementSupplier Management

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