Procurement Business Partner

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At ABB technology and people come together to move industries forward. Behind every strong technical solution is a procurement team that ensures reliability quality and smart this role you will help shape that impact across the Netherlands and Belgium.

We are looking for a Procurement Business Partner who enjoys variety ownership and meaningful collaboration. Someone who can connect strategy to daytoday results and who gets energy from working with different stakeholders categories and suppliers.

Why this role matters

This is a role for someone who likes to work broadly sees patterns spots opportunities and wants to help improve how we work. Youll touch many categories work with many teams and help make our business stronger and more efficient.

You will enjoy this role if you like:

• Working with diverse categories from services to materials repairs and facility services.
• Being the key partner for teams like Finance HR HSEQ Legal and Real Estate.
• Having a visible impact on costs contracts and stakeholder experience.
• Working in a global tech environment with unique electrotechnical products.
• Collaborating with a close experienced team in the Netherlands and colleagues in Krakow.

Your Responsibilities

Turning strategy into action
You make procurement strategy practical and visible in the Benelux.

Contracts & suppliers

• Negotiate and manage competitive supplier agreements.
• Lead onboarding evaluations and performance reviews.

Stakeholder partnering

• Serve as the main contact for internal customers.
• Advise teams manage expectations and help solve issues quickly.

Performance & compliance

• Improve KPIs such as NPS cost savings PO quality and operational performance.
• Ensure processes follow ABB procurement policies and controls.

Collaboration

• Work closely with colleagues in NL and Krakow to improve and harmonize ways of working.
• Occasionally travel for supplier visits or team sessions.

What makes the role dynamic

• You balance speed and compliance an interesting challenge.
• You work across many procurement categories so theres always something new.
• You operate with independence your manager supports you but trusts your expertise.
• You collaborate with many functions which keeps the work varied and engaging.

Your Profile

Youre someone who enjoys connecting people improving processes and getting things done.

You bring:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Supply Chain Engineering Business or Finance.
• 5 years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness.
• Experience leading or coordinating people or suppliers.
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English.
• A proactive mindset honest handson collaborative.

Good to have:

• SAP/ERP experience.
• Understanding of compliance or internal control environments.

Career Path

This role offers growth within ABBs international procurement community.
Possible next steps include roles such as:

• Regional Business Partner
• Category Leader

What We Offer

• A position in a global technology leader with a strong and stable reputation.
• Flexible hybrid working.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Company car laptop and phone.
• A friendly open and professional team culture.
• A manager who gives direction but also space to make your own decisions.
• Opportunities to collaborate with international teams and suppliers.

Ready to make an impact

Apply via questions feel free to contact:
Xavier Lie-A-Tjam Talent Partner

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