Procurement Business Partner

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This Position Reports To
Global Procurement Manager

This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we've announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you'll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

We are looking for a Procurement Business Partner / Category Manager responsible for categories within indirect material and services procurement. You will be part of the team responsible for indirect material and service procurement within ABB Robotics. The primary focus is Europe and our Robotics Headquarter but we are working within a global team. This is a high-visibility role as you will be the first contact for our top management. Our responsibility covers everything from defining the sourcing strategy, performing supplier qualifications, running sourcing events and negotiations, and developing the relationship and processes with the suppliers, to working with internal stakeholders to capture their demand and develop processes to make it easy to buy indirect material and services.

The role reports to Global Manager, Indirect Material & Service Procurement, ABB Robotics.

You Will Be Mainly Accountable For

• Develop, plan and implement sourcing strategy, and drive sourcing initiatives in order to deliver savings to target within defined categories.
• Categories in focus are mainly Services but also Facilities and Materials.
• Manage a wide supplier base, and develop it to fit to requirements of cost reduction, efficiency, quality, delivery and sustainability in accordance with company guidelines.
• Negotiate agreements based on corporate contractual framework with suppliers, and periodically renew price lists, terms and conditions.
• Work with process improvements and system implementations, utilizing digital tools to make it easy to buy and always ensuring transparency and compliance.
• Live ABB's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Qualifications For The Role

• Bachelor's degree, Engineering or Economics is preferred, and with 5+ years of working experience within procurement.
• Experience working with indirect procurement is beneficial.
• Strong background within sourcing and time spent as an experienced negotiator.
• You are fluent in English (written and spoken); knowledge of additional European languages is considered a plus.
• Ability to develop sourcing strategies, the skill and motivation to do the hands-on sourcing, run negotiations, and manage contracting.
• Analytical and result-oriented and have a structured approach solving problems while delivering to target.
• Curious and quick to learn new things, enabling you to handle a broad range of indirect material and service categories throughout the company and capture demand and requirements from many stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills (written and spoken), and the ability to create commitment with stakeholders on all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge how to support M&A deals from a procurement perspective is a plus.

Your Benefits

• Enjoy a stable employment in a company with a long history in innovation and technology.
• Collaborate with experienced experts in an international environment.
• Seize individual development and training opportunities, from job specific to soft skills.
• Private medical care (including offers for family members) and life insurance.
• Receive attractive remuneration based on your experience and skills, and other financial benefits, such as annual bonus and internal share purchase program.
• Choose from various benefits in kind, ranging from healthy lifestyle offerings, to knowledge sharing, to teambuilding activities.

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