Procurement Lead

Abb

The Role

Overview

Lead a team to manage end‑to‑end procurement operations and drive cost/quality improvements.

Key Responsibilities

  • process improvement
  • risk management
  • cost control
  • sap ariba
  • supply chain
  • stakeholder management

Tasks

-Investigating problems, finds root causes, and recommending improvement to existing and planned procurement processes. -Ensuring Buyers minimize risk regarding quality and financial exposure by buying in accordance with quality and commercial procedures and company guidelines. -Securing the accurate application of group guidelines to drive improvement in cost, quality, delivery, and working capital (payment terms, lead times, order quantities, and purchased material inventory). -Builds effective, competent, and high-performing teams. -Responsible for coordinating Procurement team talent management and succession planning within their assigned areas. -Manages relationships with stakeholders in their own area of responsibility and ensures alignment. -Secures full utilization of the SAP Ariba platform according to the relevant procedures, both related to sharing supplier information and finding existing high-performing suppliers to ABB. -Executing the implementation, operation, maintenance, and performance of supply chain systems.

Requirements

  • 7-12 years
  • mechanical
  • electrical
  • full-time
  • engineering

What You Bring

-7 to 12 years of experience in similar industry. -Full time engineering in Mechanical or Electrical.

The Company

About Abb

-A global technology leader with a rich history of innovation. -Focuses on electrification, automation, robotics, and digitalization for global industries. -Delivers solutions to improve productivity, energy efficiency, and sustainability. -A key player in sectors like utilities, transportation, manufacturing, and infrastructure. -Notable projects include electrification of rail networks, automation in factories, and energy-efficient grid solutions. -Continues to lead in integrating cutting-edge technologies, combining the digital and physical worlds.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Transport

Utilities

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Government

Renewables

E-mobility

Data Centers

Smart Buildings

Power Transmission and Distribution

Robotics

Automation Technology

Heavy Electrical Equipment

Electrification

Industrial Automation

Power Grids