Take the next step in your career at ABB, working in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.

Our 3,000-plus procurement and logistics employees work in more than 100 countries, to obtain and supply millions of products and services in over 200 categories from thousands of suppliers all over the world. Our goal is to create a supply base that works as an extended enterprise, creating value through continuous improvement in quality, technology, and logistics, while optimizing cost and sustainability.

ABB Industrial Automation is writing the future of safe and smart operations. With our deep industry knowledge and automation expertise, we understand the needs of our customers and enable them to lead through safer, more productive, and energy efficient operations.

You will be responsible to execute purchasing and supply strategies that support the business by optimizing costs, quality, and delivery reliability of suppliers and supplied products, ensure execution in accordance with Company and Supply Management (SM) instructions and procedures, collaborate closely with suppliers, internal customers, R&D and other internal and external stakeholders. You will be reporting to Global Procurement & Logistics Manager.

Your responsibilities

• Managing global EMS and direct materials suppliers (for Operations Centre (OC)), Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) and major suppliers sourcing strategy development, developing new strategies like, second source / dual sourcing, VMI, etc.
• Getting involved in new product developments, Gate process, etc. to insure the “should be” product prices, driving all kind of possible price reduction e. g. for modules, component, test equipment, SW-licenses, R&D services, consultant activities.
• Working on contract management and negotiate in terms with EMS suppliers and other vendors, monitoring and driving Supplier Performance through Supply chain improvements.
• Leading supplier Business Reviews to discuss performance metrics and providing performance feedback, applying and implementing Procurement and Logistics (PL) standards, tools and processes in the area of responsibility to secure quality, delivery, cost and sustainability.
• Creating and updating reports, as required, following the ABB standards, executing and implementing new directions within the area of responsibility.
• Applying standards on health, safety, environment and business ethics within operational work, contract management and negotiations.
• Delivering and participating in training programs as required for compliance and professional development.
• Executing effective and transparent communication internally, externally and between different units and centers, standardizing processes and implementing routines as per Group directives/instructions.
• Living 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

• Must have a BA/BS Engineering; minimum Associates Degree.
• 3-5 years Procurement and Supply Chain experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably from the EMS or Electronics industry.
• Must be proficient with MS office, negotiation, communication, project management skills.
• Must exhibit characteristics like being positive, proactive and a good team player.