OverviewTransportation 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 ResponsibilitiesLead 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 BackgroundBachelor’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 HaveFamiliarity with regional procurement strategies.Experience with SAP and data analysis tools.Strong analytical skills and ability to model transportation cost structures.
What We OfferHybrid 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 BusinessABB 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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