Procurement manager
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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:
Operations Manager__
General Responsibilities：
- Set up Sourcing and supply Strategy
- Organize Direct and Indirect division Sourcing
- Manage cost optimization
- Manage supplier performance and support operations request
- SCM Tools and Processes Development
- Compliance, contract management, and risk management
- SCM Sustainability
Main Accountabilities ：
- Define and implement a comprehensive sourcing and supply strategy aligned with business objectives and market dynamics.
- Lead and coordinate sourcing activities for both direct and indirect division categories. Build and maintain a diversified, resilient supplier base
- Drive continuous cost reduction and value creation across the supply chain.Define annual cost savings targets and track progress against KPIs. Implement initiatives: negotiation, innovation, specification optimization, and demand management etc.
- Periodically reporting and summarize KPI and visualize performance
- Ensure supplier performance meets quality, delivery, and service requirements to support uninterrupted operations.Define and track Supplier KPIs
- Build and continuously improve actions, set up digital and process infrastructure supporting procurement and logistics.
- Ensure all procurement activities adhere to legal, regulatory, and internal governance standards while proactively managing supply chain risks. Process owner of P2P process.
- Embed ESG principles throughout the supply chain. Define and implement sustainable procurement aligned with ABB's ESG and carbon neutrality goals. Coordinate EPD. Conduct supplier sustainability assessments and audits.
- Team Leadership: Mentor and develop an agile and professional supply chain team
Requirements：
- University or above ， Minimum 8–10 years, perfer in Supply Chain Management, within a manufacturing environment
- Strategic thinking, Analytical Mindset, Risk Awareness, Familiar with manufacturing and operation process, Leadership
- Fluent English
- Resilient, patient, result oriented, strong communicator
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.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
How we score this
Procurement manager at ABB scores 35 out of 100 on AI centrality, which makes it AI Level 1 of 4 (Little AI) on this board. The level measures how much of the work is AI, not seniority.
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