Sourcing Manager
Sourcing Manager
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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:
Vice President Global SourcingYour role and responsibilities
In this role you will have a strategic ownership over the material or service category including the supplier relationship and supplier performance. You will run RFQ and bidding processes in supplier interface select the suppliers and manage price and agreement negotiations with suppliers within the material or service category. You will also lead other complex negotiations with the suppliers. You are also responsible of creation and implementation of the category specific strategies and action plans to ensure supply capability right cost supply quality and delivery accuracy. You will scout the supplier market for new potential suppliers in collaboration with the supply development team. You will ensure that the selected suppliers meet the commercial technical quality sustainability and other requirements set for the purchased goods or services as well as the requirements coming from legislation.
The work model for the role is hybrid: #LI-hybrid
This role is contributing to the Marine Propulsion business line globally. Main stakeholders are production service and technology.
You will be mainly accountable for
- Own and develop category strategies to ensure supply capability cost efficiency quality and delivery accuracy across global material or service categories.
- Manage strategic supplier relationships including performance assessment compliance with commercial technical quality and sustainability standards and adherence to legislative requirements.
- Lead sourcing activities such as RFQs bidding processes supplier selection and contract negotiations based on predefined criteria.
- Drive complex negotiations with suppliers including pricing quality issues and agreement terms to secure optimal outcomes for the business.
- Identify and onboard new suppliers in collaboration with supply development teams continuously improving the supplier base and supporting innovation and resilience.
Qualifications for the role
- Masters degree in business administration industrial engineering or a related field with 25 years of experience in sourcing or supply chain management within an international environment.
- Solid financial acumen and strong negotiation skills including the ability to draft commercial agreements and clauses.
- Good knowledge of commercial and contract law including Incoterms and the ability to apply them in a global business context.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and suppliers effectively; fluent in English and driven by a strong sense of urgency.
We also value
- Proven experience in leading complex supplier negotiations and executing sourcing strategies.
- Background in supplier evaluation auditing and development including production transfer projects.
- Technical know-how in areas such as castings machining forgings welding electrical components or automation systems.
Whats in it for you
More about us
At ABB Marine & Ports we are committed to transforming our customers vessels and terminal operations with innovative electric automated and digital technologies. As part of enabling a low-carbon society we strive to preserve resources and promote social progress. Our sustainable solutions have a far-reaching impact and by joining us you will actively play a part in contributing to a more sustainable future.
Be part of something bigger. This is where progress is powered teams initiate action and we move the world forward together. Run What Runs the World.
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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:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
