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ABB
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At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
This position reports to
Operations Manager
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to purchase materials according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule, and terms. Each day, you will ensure purchasing activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures. You will also showcase your expertise by identifying new suppliers in cooperation with the relevant category team. Work model: on site #LI-onsite This role belongs to Motion Business for Drive products division, based in Bangalore- Peenya, India You will be mainly accountable for: • Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement EMS category strategies, streamlined with global category strategies. • Supply Chain Resilience: Develop and implement strategies to enhance supply chain resilience, develop regional supply chain footprints, ensuring business continuity, and mitigating risks associated with supply chain disruptions. • Supplier Management: Manage and develop relationships with EMS suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness, availability, and reliable and flexible performance. • Supplier Negotiations: Lead negotiations for contracts, pricing, and terms to secure favorable agreements with suppliers. • Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks within the EMS category. • Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives in sourcing processes and supplier performance.
Qualifications for the role
More about us
ABB Drive Products is a technology leader serving industries, infrastructure and machine builders with world-class drives. With our products, global scale and local presence, we help our customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety. Our people and culture are the foundation of our success. We all together make the difference for our customers every day. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory "It has come to our attention that the name of ABB is being used for asking candidates to make payments for job opportunities (interviews, offers). Please be advised that ABB makes no such requests. All our open positions are made available on our career portal for all fitting the criteria to apply. ABB does not charge any fee whatsoever for recruitment process. Please do not make payments to any individuals / entities in connection to recruitment with ABB, even if is claimed that the money is refundable. ABB is not liable for such transactions. For current open positions you can visit our career website https://global.abb/group/en/careers and apply. Please refer to detailed recruitment fraud caution notice using the link https://global.abb/group/en/careers/how-to-apply/fraud-warning"
At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
This position reports to
Operations Manager
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to purchase materials according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule, and terms. Each day, you will ensure purchasing activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures. You will also showcase your expertise by identifying new suppliers in cooperation with the relevant category team. Work model: on site #LI-onsite This role belongs to Motion Business for Drive products division, based in Bangalore- Peenya, India You will be mainly accountable for: • Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement EMS category strategies, streamlined with global category strategies. • Supply Chain Resilience: Develop and implement strategies to enhance supply chain resilience, develop regional supply chain footprints, ensuring business continuity, and mitigating risks associated with supply chain disruptions. • Supplier Management: Manage and develop relationships with EMS suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness, availability, and reliable and flexible performance. • Supplier Negotiations: Lead negotiations for contracts, pricing, and terms to secure favorable agreements with suppliers. • Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks within the EMS category. • Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives in sourcing processes and supplier performance.
Qualifications for the role
- Bachelor's degree in electrical /Mechanical engineering
- 5 years of experience in direct material purchase and success in sourcing and category management
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in procurement tools and systems, Excel, Power BI, and other Microsoft tools.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability and resilience to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a can-do attitude.
- Strategic thinking with a focus on long-term goals and a global mindset.
More about us
ABB Drive Products is a technology leader serving industries, infrastructure and machine builders with world-class drives. With our products, global scale and local presence, we help our customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety. Our people and culture are the foundation of our success. We all together make the difference for our customers every day. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory "It has come to our attention that the name of ABB is being used for asking candidates to make payments for job opportunities (interviews, offers). Please be advised that ABB makes no such requests. All our open positions are made available on our career portal for all fitting the criteria to apply. ABB does not charge any fee whatsoever for recruitment process. Please do not make payments to any individuals / entities in connection to recruitment with ABB, even if is claimed that the money is refundable. ABB is not liable for such transactions. For current open positions you can visit our career website https://global.abb/group/en/careers and apply. Please refer to detailed recruitment fraud caution notice using the link https://global.abb/group/en/careers/how-to-apply/fraud-warning"
JOB SUMMARY
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ABB
Bengaluru
14 days ago
N/A
Full-time
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