Overview
Transportation Sourcing Category Manager - LATAM at ABB. ABB helps industries outrun — leaner and cleaner. Progress is an expectation for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, ABB supports you to make it happen. Run what runs the world.
This Position reports to: T&L Region Sourcing & Performance Manager.
Position Mission: Are you passionate about logistics, transportation, and strategic negotiations? ABB is looking for a Transportation Sourcing Category Manager to join the Electrification (EL) division, supporting logistics projects across LATAM, with a primary focus on Brazil. You will manage transportation contracts, lead supplier transitions, and execute sourcing projects to ensure competitiveness, quality, and efficiency in logistics operations across the region.
Your Responsibilities
* Lead sourcing events and implement procurement strategies aligned with business needs, ensuring the supplier base has the capacity to meet current and future demands.
* Manage planning and tracking of procurement activities, cost budgets, and savings forecasts.
* Negotiate supplier agreements, contracts, and commercial terms to ensure competitive and sustainable solutions.
* Support annual projects, supplier transitions, and business changes in Brazil and other LATAM countries.
* Act as the main point of contact for overland transportation (FTL and LTL), ensuring process efficiency and alignment.
* Identify, assess, and approve suppliers according to ABB standards, focusing on quality, cost, delivery, and sustainability.
Your Background
* Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Economics, Engineering, or related fields.
* Proven experience in sourcing and procurement in transportation and logistics.
* Strong background in negotiating contracts and agreements with suppliers.
* Knowledge of overland transportation (FTL and LTL), with primary focus on Brazil.
* Advanced English and Portuguese; Spanish is a strong plus.
Nice to Have
* Familiarity with regional procurement strategies.
* Experience with SAP and data analysis tools.
* Strong analytical skills and ability to model transportation cost structures.
What We Offer
* Hybrid working model combining office and home office.
* A multicultural and collaborative environment, interacting with logistics and procurement teams across Latin America.
* Opportunity to lead strategic transportation and logistics initiatives with regional impact.
* Professional development in a high-performance team with global visibility.
About ABB’s Electrification Business
ABB Electrification provides products and solutions that make electric power safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Our portfolio ranges from low- and medium-voltage components to complete electrical infrastructure solutions. We connect, protect, and automate electrical systems, contributing to a more efficient and resilient future.
We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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