Purchasing Manager

Description

In this role you will manage a team of Buyers to execute operational purchasing activities. You will develop and lead improvements and standardization of transactional purchasing processes. You will also implement, operate, maintain, and monitor supply chain systems and data analytics tools.

You will ensure operational Buyers minimize quality and financial risk by adhering to quality, commercial procedures, and group guidelines for Synchronous Generators. You will secure effective execution of sourcing strategies aligned with procurement and category organization strategies. You will ensure all operational Buyers understand and execute these strategies. You will drive programs to improve cost, quality, delivery, and working capital in line with procurement guidelines and manufacturing unit goals.

• Manage a team of Buyers to execute operational purchasing activities.
• Lead improvement and standardization of transactional purchasing processes.
• Implement and maintain supply chain systems and data analytics tools.
• Ensure compliance with quality, commercial procedures, and group guidelines for Synchronous Generators.
• Execute sourcing strategies aligned with procurement and category organization goals.
• Drive programs to improve cost, quality, delivery, and working capital.
• Build high‑performing, collaborative teams while upholding ABB values and ethics.

Requirements

The role requires 15–18 years of experience in mechanical or electrical procurement and a full‑time engineering background in electrical or mechanical disciplines. You must uphold ABB values and ethics, lead a high‑performing team of Buyers, and foster collaboration across divisions and business areas.

• Require 15–18 years of mechanical or electrical procurement experience and an engineering degree.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance