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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 well give you what you need to make it happen. It wont always be easy growing takes grit. But at ABB youll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
This Position reports to:
Procurement & Production ManagerIn this role you will have the opportunity to develop and implement procurement & sourcing strategies focused on optimizing costs quality delivery and reliability of suppliers for an assigned category or group of categories. Working collaboratively with Bids/Proposal & Technical team you will also have overall responsibility of managing the tendering process of large scale projects in compliance to the company integrity and contractual obligations.
The work model for the role is: onsite
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES (MANDATORY)
In this role you will have the opportunity to develop and implement procurement & sourcing strategies focused on optimizing costs quality delivery and reliability of suppliers for an assigned category or group of categories. Working collaboratively with Bids/Proposal & Technical team you will also have overall responsibility of managing the tendering process of large scale projects in compliance to the company integrity and contractual obligations.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Managing tendering activities and evaluation of vendor proposals for medium to large scale Electrical equipment and services related projects. Implementing effective sourcing strategies to ensure suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements.
- Analyzing procurement activities covering total cost of ownership and identifying opportunities to improve cost modeling and reliability of supply base through external market intelligence benchmarking.
- Building senior level relationships with strategic suppliers through objective engagement and performance reviews. Ensuring early involvement in the project tendering stage and contributing positively towards the success of the project bid. Defining and establishing standard agreements in purchase contracts /terms and conditions in line with company directives and guidelines; identify and mitigate risks associated to contract management. Reporting and tracking of cost budgets spending and savings forecasts including presentation of supplier positioning and risks to senior management.
Qualifications for the role (Mandatory)
- Degree in an engineering discipline with strong technical and analytical understanding. Minimum 5 years of experience in project sourcing/tendering procurement and supply chain.
- Experience in large EPC projects covering electrical structural and automation scope in defined geographies. Strong understanding of commodity/business relevant supply markets preferably in Low/Medium Voltage Electrical equipment and related categories
- Proven ability to manage complex tenders and contracts with attention to detail and strategic mindset. Excellent negotiation communication and interpersonal skills with proactive engagement with various stakeholders
LICENSE TO OPERATE / CORE VALUES
- Demonstrates ABBs core values and group safety and integrity standards and acts accordingly
- Implements and ensures compliance with the ABB code of conduct global and local standards tools policies and processes in their assigned area.
- Ensures adherence to all relevant internal and statutory regulations and policies.
- Ensures integrity and compliance with ABB values and ethics in all activities.
- Demonstrates an understanding of Health Safety and Environment (HSE) terms concept application reporting and risks.
COLLABORATION / LEADERSHIP
- Ensures adherence to the collaboration objectives of the team to maximize results for ABB.
- Leads their development journey by seeking knowledge and learning opportunities within the team.
- Manages relationships with stakeholders in their own area of responsibility and ensures alignment.
More about us
We offer a broad range of automation electrification and digital solutions for process hybrid and maritime industries including industry-specific integrated control and software as well as measurement and analytics solutions and services.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story Apply today or visit to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
