Supply Chain Manager

This job is with ABB, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.This Position Reports ToGlobal Operations ManagerYour Role And ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a team to execute purchasing and logistics strategies that support the business by optimizing costs, quality, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products. Each day, you will ensure execution in accordance with company and Procurement team instructions and procedures. You will also showcase your expertise by implementing effective sourcing strategies in line with business strategy to ensure that suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements.The work model for the role is: HybridEnsuring relevant parties understand strategies and execute processes accordingly and ensuring alignment between local procurement activities and division strategy.Implementing programs to drive improvement in cost, quality, and delivery, in accordance with group/business area procurement guidelines and global division/business area objectives.Securing full utilization of the SAP Ariba platform according to the relevant procedure, both related to sharing supplier information and finding existing high-performing suppliers to ABB.Managing planning and tracking of procurement activities, cost budgets, emerging country spending, and savings forecasts.Supporting sales team during tendering ensuring competitive supplier offers, balanced terms & conditions as well as timely onboarding of new suppliers, when requiredSupporting operations team during project execution ensuring on-time deliveries and supplier performance.Qualifications For The RoleDegree in engineering, supply chain management, business, or related disciplineHave a demonstrated track record in operations, preferably in supply chain managementAbility to demonstrate your experience in sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management, preferably in similar industryPossess an enhanced knowledge of SAP, especially MM and AribaYou are passionate about driving changes and have excellent leadership skillsYou are at ease communicating in English, other languages are an assetWhat's in it for you? (Optional)We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.More About UsThe Marine & Ports Division serves the shipping and ports industries through its extensive portfolio of integrated systems and solutions that improve the flexibility, reliability and energy efficiency of vessels and container terminals. By coupling power, propulsion, automation, marine software and services that ensure maximum vessel uptime, the Division is well positioned to help the marine industry to achieve its decarbonization targets while improving the profitability and sustainability of our customers’ business throughout the entire lifecycle of vessels. With ABB Ability™ Marine software solutions and ABB Ability™ Collaborative Operations Centers around the world, shipowners and operators can run their fleets at lower fuel and maintenance costs, while improving crew, passenger and cargo safety as well as overall productivity of their operations.We value people from different backgrounds. 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.