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This Position reports to:
Business Manager - Operations

PROCUREMENT MANAGER

- Secondary Gas-Insulated Switchgear (SGIS) Europe

ABB Electrification is a global technology leader enabling the efficient and reliable distribution of electricity from source to socket. At ABB, we are 'Engineered to Outrun', and we are passionate about helping our customers and partners do the same.

At ABB, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global leader in electrification and automation, we enable industries to run smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. Here, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of power distribution - and you won't run alone.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead our European procurement activities for the Secondary Gas-Insulated Switchgear (SGIS) business. Based in Skien (with flexibility for some work from Fornebu/Oslo), you will lead an international team of Procurement Specialists at two of our sites, in Norway and Poland. Together, you will ensure that ABB's suppliers and sourcing strategies meet future demands - with particular focus on the industry's SF6-free transition.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead, develop and inspire a European procurement team, ensuring strong collaboration and high performance.
• Define and implement sourcing strategies that secure competitiveness, supplier reliability and sustainability.
• Align procurement activities with SGIS business goals, engaging stakeholders across Europe.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, driving improvements in cost, quality, delivery and risk management.
• Ensure effective use of SAP Ariba and ABB's global procurement frameworks.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and integrity across all procurement processes.
• Collaborate actively with colleagues from other factories worldwide as well with the global procurement team
• Ensure full compliance of procurement activities with ABB internal control standards and regulatory requirements.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a candidate with a strategic mindset, proven leadership skills and international procurement experience. You likely bring:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Supply Chain Management or similar.
• Strong experience in strategic procurement and supplier management.
• Solid leadership skills, with a track record of building high-performing teams.
• Experience from complex, international business environments.
• Excellent communication skills in English (Norwegian is an advantage).
• Familiarity with SAP Ariba is a plus.

What we offer

At ABB, you are not just taking a job - you are gaining an opportunity to grow. We offer:

• An international role with significant impact on ABB's European SGIS business.
• Strong focus on personal development and career opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive salary with insurance and pension plans.
• Access to fitness facilities, company cabins and social activities.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

Interested in learning more?

We look forward to receiving your application and CV through ABBs job portal.
Application deadline: 27th October 2025.

For your information, this position will be handled by Batne. For more information about the position, please contact our advisors at Batne: Stig A. Gåre Andresen, phone: +47 92029312 or Tommy Westby, phone: +47 92255180

ABB is a supplier of critical infrastructure. Personnel safety is therefore important to ABB and our customers. In collaboration with Meditor, ABB in Norway conducts background checks on candidates who receive offers of employment. This is to ensure compliance with ABB's guidelines for recruitment and personnel safety, as well as compliance with legal requirements related to trade sanctions. Candidates will be asked to provide relevant information.

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