Procurement Manager
About the job
- A university degree or higher.
- At least 8–10 years of experience, preferably in supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
- Strategic thinking, an analytical mindset, risk awareness, familiarity with manufacturing and operational processes, and leadership ability.
- Fluency in English.
- Resilience, patience, and a results-oriented approach.
- Set up sourcing and supply strategy.
- Organize sourcing for direct and indirect divisions.
- Manage cost optimization.
- Manage supplier performance and support operations requests.
- Develop supply chain management tools and processes.
- Manage compliance, contracts, and risks.
- Advance supply chain management sustainability.
- Define and implement a comprehensive sourcing and supply strategy aligned with business objectives and market dynamics.
- Lead and coordinate sourcing activities across direct and indirect division categories, and 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 key performance indicators; implement initiatives such as negotiation, innovation, specification optimization, and demand management.
- Periodically report, summarize key performance indicators, and visualize performance.
- Ensure supplier performance meets quality, delivery, and service requirements to support uninterrupted operations; define and track supplier key performance indicators.
- Build and continuously improve actions, and establish digital and process infrastructure supporting procurement and logistics.
- Ensure procurement activities adhere to legal, regulatory, and internal governance standards while proactively managing supply chain risks; act as process owner of the procure-to-pay process.
- Embed environmental, social, and governance principles throughout the supply chain; define and implement sustainable procurement aligned with ABB's environmental, social, and governance and carbon neutrality goals; coordinate environmental product declarations; conduct supplier sustainability assessments and audits.
- Mentor and develop an agile and professional supply chain team.
About the company
ABB provides electrification and automation technologies for industry and infrastructure, including products for smart buildings, electric vehicle charging, robotics, motors and drives, and factory automation software. Its products combine electrical hardware and control software to manage energy flow, automate tasks, and enable rapid charging and reliable operation. ABB differentiates itself with a long history in power and automation, a broad global footprint, and a concentrated portfolio across electrification, motion, process automation, and robotics, enhanced by digital services. The company aims to help customers use energy more efficiently and work more productively, supporting sustainable and resource-efficient operations and transportation.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Zurich, Switzerland
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AI data-center power demand drove ABB's September 2026 Infinitus launch and partnerships.
- Q2 2026 orders hit $12.0 billion, with 20.2% operational EBITA margin.
- ABB's 2026 acquisitions, including Advantics and Høglund, expand marine, DC, and automation offerings.
What critics are saying
- ABB Inc. faces Henry's Knob Superfund cleanup obligations in South Carolina since March 2026.
- ABB still carries legacy corruption baggage after the 2022 Eskom bribery resolution.
- Siemens, Vertiv, and NVIDIA-backed ecosystems pressure ABB's DC architecture leadership by 2028.
What makes ABB unique
- ABB's Infinitus targets source-to-rack DC for AI data centers, launched September 2026.
- ABB's July 2026 Advantics deal deepens silicon-carbide DC conversion for industrial power.
- ABB's Q2 2026 record orders prove scale across electrification, motion, and robotics.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Mental Health Support
Remote Work Options
Hybrid Work Options
Employee Discount Program
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