Procurement & Logistics Specialist

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ABB Smart Power is a global technology leader, with products and solutions that make power supplies smart, connected and protected. Its intelligent products and solutions make power more competitive by improving the energy efficiency, productivity and reliability of almost any operation.
Join us to have a key role in the strategic sourcing team of Smart Power Electrification Sweden. You will be responsible to define and execute sourcing strategies to optimize costs, quality, on time delivery and reliability of suppliers and supplied products to 2 important factories located in Västerås and Alingsås for an assigned category or group of categories within direct material. At the same time you will work to define and implement supply chain risk mitigation actions to ensure business continuity. You will be ensuring execution in accordance with Company and Supply Base Management instructions and procedures.
You will be reporting to the Head of Procurement and Logistics Manager of Smart Power Electrification Sweden.
Your responsibilities
Leading and managing sourcing projects (e.g. new sources approval, supplier process optimization, design cost out action, outsourcing), aiming at total cost saving, inventory reduction, risk mitigation, improvements of supplier on time delivery and/or PPM and/or lead time and/or sustainability impact, with cross functional involvement of R&D and Operations (e.g. quality and planning).
Negotiation and management of supply contracts/agreements, terms and conditions within defined scope of material category spend (e.g. price lists definition, breakdown cost updates according to raw material trend, delivery, inventory and quality terms agreement).
Ensuring identification and selection of appropriate suppliers (focusing on integrity, quality, delivery, cost and sustainability) in accordance with category strategy defined by global and regional (HUB) category leaders and in line with Company directives and guidelines.
Managing planning, reporting and tracking of procurement activities and cost budgets. Minimizing risk regarding quality and financial exposure by buying in accordance with quality and commercial procedures and in accordance with Company guidelines.

Your background
Master or Bachelor´s degree in Engineering, Business, or other relevant coursework.
Experience in procurement, sourcing, financial structures, supply chains, profitability and understanding of the supply market.
Adaptability to fast-changing environment, ability to work also in virtual and multicultural environment. “Out of the box” thinking and "problem solving" attitude.
Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint. Basic in SAP.
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills including business English skills.
Willingness to travel 20% of the work time.

More about us
Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join ABB and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Above all, challenge yourself every day. Let’s write the future, together.
Recruiting Manager Mårten Rönnberg, +4621329118, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Senad Huijc, +4621-32 03 02, Unionen: Johan Lundström, +4621-32 03 64, Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +4621-32 85 47. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Anna Nordlund, +4676-142 01 39.
Join our team of professionals and start a new work career in ABB!
You are welcome to apply the latest by September 12. Selection process will be handled continuously.
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