SCM Project Manager

Join ABB and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge in ABB Robotics? Do you want to play a key role in bringing our next generation Robots from the early design stages to the market introduction?
At ABB Robotics we develop, manufacture and market robotics solutions together with associated control systems, software, arc welding products, tracks and motor packages. Robotic solutions are used in many different areas within the automotive industry and are growing within the general industry (e.g. food industry and electronics) to create a more effective and automized production. The two main R&D and production sites are in Sweden and China, but collaboration will also be towards the sites in Germany, US and Norway.
As an SCM Project Manager you will be SCMs primary interface in New Product Development and Transfer Projects, responsible for planning and coordinating SCM activities to support the project objectives in terms of Quality, Cost, Time to Market and Innovation. You will work in close collaboration with a wide cross-functional project team, including SCM Global & Local Category managers, Advanced Supplier Quality Engineers and external Suppliers.


Your responsibilities
·   Plan and coordinate all SCM & Supplier activities to support the Development project.
·   Act as the interface between the project team and the SCM team, ensuring that project information and activities are adequately shared.
·   Handle initial cost and quality estimates to achieve product cost and quality targets whereas work for optimizing the cost and quality at all stages of the development projects including investment and test cost.
·   Drive Early Supplier Involvement in product development projects.
·   Conduct Make or Buy analysis.
·   Prepare SCM Project Gate Recommendations according to ABB Gate Model & related Documentation (Follow up of KPI:s such as Quality, Time To market, Product Cost).
·   Work with SCM Category teams in order to identify, compare and select new potential materials/suppliers for prototypes and serial production, in line with product cost requirements, future product footprint and sustainability requirements and SCM Category strategies.
·   Manage Prototype & Pre-series material planning and follow up.
·   Plan and execute material transfer projects between ABB factories.
·   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.


Your background
·     B.Sc. or M.Sc. in a relevant engineering or business administration discipline (e.g. Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics).
·     Experience of Project Management and knowledge of related tools for planning/ scheduling, risk management, etc.
·     Experience of Product Development, Sourcing and/or Supplier relationship management, is not required but is beneficial.
·     Knowledge of SAP, product automation and Robotics, is an advantage.
·     You have excellent communication and leadership skills.
·     You have business-oriented mindset and global/ international experience.
·     You can work with MS Office.
·     Fluency of English, written and spoken alike is a must and that of Swedish is a benefit.


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 Pier Giorgio Gandolfi, +46 21 34 40 68, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Pia Hill, +46 21 34 47 51; Unionen: Roger L. Gustavsson, +46 21 32 90 97; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 21 32 85 47. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Therese Ideblad, +46 725 53 80 40.
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Last day to apply is 2020-04-01. Selection process will be handled continuously. We look forward to receiving your application!