Strategic Procurement and Planning Manager (80 - 100%) At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That's our story. Make it your story.
This position reports to EL Commercial Operations Manager.
Your role and responsibilities:
Lead a team in executing purchasing and logistics strategies that support the business by optimizing costs, quality, and supplier reliability.
Ensure tasks are executed in accordance with company and Procurement team instructions and procedures.
Implement effective sourcing strategies in line with business strategy to ensure suppliers meet current and future business requirements.
Develop both internal and external supplier networks, negotiate terms and conditions, and conduct supplier evaluations and audits.
Manage and maintain inventory, ensuring availability, and handle required master data management.
Continuously optimize SCM performance indicators (alignment of quantity, quality, time, and cost) and related process chains.
Drive and initiate improvements within the team and provide solutions tailored to individual business areas.
Implement digital solutions within the framework of Continuous Improvement.
Network Supply Chain Management within the ABB organization and foster trusted collaboration with other committees and projects within the business unit.
Support internal controls.
Qualifications for the role:
Technical background with relevant further education and several years of professional experience in the field.
Well-versed in the legal and economic aspects of procurement and contracts.
Experienced in inventory management and logistics.
Proficient in German and English, both written and spoken.
Strong affinity for processes and their optimization.
Proactive work style with high self-motivation.
We value people from different backgrounds. The recruitment is led by Stephan Himmel, Talent Partner ABB Switzerland Ltd. 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.
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