Västerås: Category Specialist Sweden

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
This Position reports to: Procurement Manager.
Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At ABB, we are committed to diversity and inclusion across all dimensions. Together, we welcome and celebrate individual differences.
Join our procurement and logistics team supporting the design and production of motors for Rail applications and Mobile e-Power. As a key player, you will report to the Supply Chain Manager and focus on maintaining a high-performing supply base, competitive material costs, and strong supplier performance. We offer a key role in a skilled team, opportunities for growth and international collaboration, and a workplace at Finnslätten, Västerås, with 2–3 weeks of travel per year.
Main Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategies for supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management.
Responsible for supplier evaluation, risk management, and continuous improvement of the supplier base. Initiate and lead cost-saving projects and improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering to solve delivery challenges and quality issues.
Ensure suppliers meet our requirements for sustainability, quality, and business ethics.
Drive digitalization and process development within procurement, e.g., through SAP or similar systems. You also represent procurement in cross-functional delivery projects and participate in global ABB networks.

Your Profile and Qualifications for the Role
You are both self-driven and a team player - proactive, independent, and collaborative. You thrive in a dynamic environment and take responsibility for your category.
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a strategic buyer, category manager, or similar role.
Engineering degree or equivalent is an advantage.
SAP knowledge or similar ERP-system is a merit.
Strong communication skills in Swedish and English.
Interest in both technical and commercial aspects.
Desire to work locally in a global network.

What’s in it for you?
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger. Our benefits? Competitive, comprehensive, and crafted with you in mind.
More about us
Recruiting Manager Bernadette Hjärpe, +46 72 461 31 02, will answer your questions about the position. Union contact persons - Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers: Håkan Sjöberg +46 703 96 00 02, Unionen: Ing-Marie Lindgren-Turpainen +46 703 30 75 40, Leaders: Lenny Larsson +46 706 32 85 47. For further questions, please contact Talent Partner Robert Norén +46 72 461 20 95.
We kindly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements. Please note that the employment process at ABB Sweden includes a reference check, a drug test and, in some recruitments, an extended background check. Welcome to apply the latest by November the 12th. Please note that selection will be done on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before last day of application.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about us and how our solutions impact the world. #MyABBStory
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
We are looking for a Procurement Business Partner / Category Manager responsible for categories within indirect material and services procurement. You will be part of a small team responsible for indirect material and service procurement within ABB Robotics. Our primary focus is Sweden but we are working in a global team. Our responsibility covers everything from defining the sourcing strategy, performing supplier qualifications, running sourcing events and negotiations, developing the relationship and processes with the suppliers to working with internal stakeholders to capture their demand and develop processes to make it easy to buy indirect material and services.
The role reports to Region Manager Indirect Material & Service Procurement, ABB Robotics.
Your responsibilities:
Develop, plan and implement sourcing strategy, and drive sourcing initiatives in order to deliver savings to target within defined categories.
Manage a wide supplier base and develop it to fit to requirements of cost reduction, efficiency, quality, delivery and sustainability in accordance with company guidelines.
Negotiate agreements based on corporate contractual framework with suppliers, periodically renew price lists, terms and conditions.
Work with process improvements and system implementations, utilizing digital tools to make it easy to buy and always ensure transparency and compliance.
Live ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background
University degree in Engineering or Economics (minimum Bachelor´s degree) and at least 3-5 years of working experience within procurement. Experience from working with indirect procurement is beneficial.
Strong background from sourcing and being an experienced negotiator.
Ability to develop sourcing strategies, the skill and motivation to do the hands-on sourcing, run negotiations and manage contracting.
Analytical and result-oriented and have a structured approach solving problems and delivering to target.
Curious and quick to learn new things enabling you to handle a broad range of indirect material and service categories throughout the company and capture demand and requirements from many stakeholders.
Strong communication skills (written and spoken) and the ability to create commitment with stakeholders in all levels of the organization.
Fluent in Swedish and English, written and spoken.

More about us
ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation Business area provides robotics, and machine and factory automation including products, software, solutions and services. Revenues are generated both from direct sales to end users as well as from indirect sales mainly through system integrators and machine builders.
www.abb.com/robotics
Recruiting Manager (Annika Stigeberg, +46 (0)70-303 1892) will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Pia Sandström, +4672 525 90 30; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 706 32 85 47; Unionen: Roger L. Gustavsson, +46 730 30 30 36. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Johannes Westermark Hester.
Apply today and help us change together the course of an entire industry. Please note that interviews will be held on an ongoing basis. Last day to apply is however 2025-10-31.
We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.
Exciting Career Opportunity in Robotics
This role sits within ABB’s Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We’re entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.
Please note that to be eligible for employment at ABB Sweden, you will need to pass our pre-employment screening steps. This includes a reference check, a drug test, and could also include an extended background check.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
This Position reports to Business Manager - E2E.
Your Role and Responsibilities
Mining is fundamental to the global shift toward sustainable electrification, providing the raw materials essential for renewable energy infrastructure and advanced technologies. From steel for construction to minerals for battery production, the industry underpins progress in clean energy. Central to this process are systems that enable safe and efficient resource extraction, with electrification reshaping how they operate. At the same time, automation is revolutionizing mining practices, enhancing precision, safety, and productivity across operations. Together, electrification and automation are driving new standards of performance and sustainability, redefining the future of mining.
As Engineering Manager Electrification and Automation, you will lead the Mining and Materials operations team in Sweden. You will manage and develop a team of engineers, oversee delivery of mine hoist projects, and set strategic directions for automation and electrification. We are seeking a strong leader with proven management skills and the vision to drive innovation and transformation.
Key responsibilities include:
You will set the strategic direction and oversee the development and execution of engineering operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Your responsibility will be to improve team performance, manage compliance with safety and cybersecurity standards, and guarantee delivery of high-quality solutions that meet customer expectations. This role calls for a visionary leader who can foster innovation, build organizational capability, mentor engineering talent, and collaborate across functions to achieve sustainable business growth.
Provide clear leadership and direction to the engineering team, ensuring timely delivery, quality outcomes, and margin improvement.
Shape and align engineering strategy with both global and local business objectives, driving long-term success.
Oversee project execution, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and safety standards.
Set priorities and approve work plans, resource allocations, proposals, engineering estimates, and risk/opportunity analyses.
Champion continuous improvement, enhancing processes, tools, and methodologies based on customer and stakeholder feedback.
Strengthening customer relationships and actively support business development initiatives through strategic engagement.
Guide teams in resolving complex challenges, providing oversight and direction for solutions across Europe and internationally.

Qualifications for the Role
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, combined with strong leadership credentials.
Minimum 5 years of experience in managing engineering teams within industrial or mining environments.
Proven track record of leading complex, project-driven organizations and delivering results through others.
Solid knowledge of safety, cybersecurity, and quality standards, with the ability to embed them into team practices.
Demonstrated success in managing budgets, optimizing resources, and achieving performance targets.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience in customer and partner engagement.
Familiarity with agile methodologies and continuous improvement frameworks, applied at organizational level.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams, foster collaboration, and build a culture of innovation and accountability.
Fluency in English and Swedish, both written and spoken, with strong interpersonal and leadership presence.

What’s in it for you?
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
More about us
We look forward to reading your application in PDF format. Please note that interviews may be scheduled before the application deadline.
Recruiting Manager, Robert Mäkelä, +46 705 39 81 91. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Blomqvist, +46 768 06 00 11; Ledarna: Leif Öhrberg, +46 724 64 40 16; Unionen: Krista Andersson, +46 706 44 02 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Sara Vestin, +46 724 64 46 88.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.


This Position reports to: R&D Team Lead


Your role and responsibilities
Are you ready to take the next step in your R&D career and help drive innovation within one of the world’s leading technology companies? In this role as R&D Scientist, you will become part of a dynamic research environment where curiosity, collaboration, and cutting-edge technology meet. At ABB Corporate Research in Västerås, Sweden, you’ll contribute to high-impact projects that shape the future of electrification across ABB’s global businesses.
As R&D Scientist you will be part of Switching and Systems at ABB Corporate Research. We lead innovation within ABB and are committed to solving societal challenges by supporting the green energy transition and creating a better world for future generations. We work in close collaboration with other research centers, universities and our three business areas (Electrification, Process Automation and Motion).
As part of this role, you’ll report to the R&D Team Manager, actively collaborating on and driving the execution of exciting R&D projects. To thrive in this position, a positive and structured mindset, a solid technical background, and genuine enthusiasm for leveraging our highly advanced simulation and experimental facilities are essential. This regular employment opportunity serves as an excellent starting point for an engaging career within ABB.


Details:
Initiate, lead, and drive R&D projects.
Perform electrical apparatus and system simulations.
Challenge conventional solutions and scout for new innovative concepts in the field of switching devices for electrification.
Perform experimental verification in our laboratories.
Design, build and evaluate prototypes in our laboratory and together with customers.
Develop digital solutions for ABB’s future portfolio.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope and share outcomes.



Qualifications for the role
Ph.D. or Master´s degree in electrical engineering or applied physics.
Experience in electrical design, testing and prototyping.
Familiar with electrical system and/or Multiphysics simulations.
Knowledge in measurements, control and performance optimization algorithms.
Highly skilled in both spoken and written English.
Strong collaboration skills within technical teams and laboratory environments.



More about us?
Recruiting Manager Thomas Eriksson, +46 706 885 008, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Blomqvist, +46 768 06 00 11; Unionen: Katja Saari, +46 730 77 05 02; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 706 32 85 47. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Irma Leijon, +46 724 612 314.
Welcome to apply the latest by January 12. Please note that selection will be done on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before last day of application.??
We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.?
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

Your Role and Responsibilities

Are you ready to make a real difference in how our brand connects with customers and stakeholders? As Marketing & Communications Manager, you'll be at the heart of our growth strategy-crafting powerful campaigns, creating engaging content, and delivering experiences that inspire action. This is your opportunity to combine creativity with strategy, turning ideas into measurable results that strengthen our market presence and elevate our brand.

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Design and implement integrated marketing and communication campaigns tailored to local customer needs, market dynamics, and stakeholder expectations. Ensure alignment with global/regional strategies while driving measurable impact at the country level.
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Collaborate closely with sales and global marcom to activate product launches, deliver promotional activities, and customer engagement initiatives.
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Create and distribute high-quality content that appeals to our target audiences. This includes developing content for press releases, articles, customer stories, etc.
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Manage and optimize local digital channels and social media platforms to ensure consistent brand presence and audience engagement. Plan, coordinate, and execute customer-facing events and industry fairs.
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Create and deliver thought leadership communications to position the local leaders and experts according to the communications strategy.
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Deliver internal communications that build engagement and support company culture.
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Act as the main contact for external agencies, partners, and suppliers in the country.



Qualifications for the role

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Solid understanding of B2B/industrial marketing and communications.
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Hands-on experience in campaign management, events, content creation, and digital channels.
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Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and deliver under tight timelines.
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Excellent communication, editing, and presentation skills in local language and English.
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Customer-centric mindset, with the ability to adapt technical information into compelling local messaging.
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Team player, able to collaborate across functions and with regional/global colleagues.
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Proactive, self-driven, and resourceful - comfortable working without direct reports.



More about us

Recruiting Manager, Eliane Morad, +4672 4644365, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Sjöberg, +46 703 96 00 02; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 706 32 85 47; Unionen: Hannah Norén, +4621-34 02 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner: Irma Leijon, +4672 4612314.



We look forward to reading your application in PDF format. Please note that the interview process is ongoing, apply now to secure your spot in the recruitment process! Last day to apply is December 16.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #RunsWhatRunstheWorld