Strategic Buyer

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

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In this role, you will have the opportunity to ensure the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of the procurement related activities in the procurement function whilst supporting the businesses needs and developing vendor quality, delivery and cost performance. Each day, you will execute activities as per ABB standard procedures. You will also showcase your expertise by delivering and participating in training programs as required to ensure compliance and to foster professional development.

The work model for the role is: #Li-hybrid

This role is contributing to the Measurement & Analytics Division Instrumentation & Analytics in Stonehouse UK. Main stakeholders are the Product Manufacturing Unit, Supply Chain Category / Global teams, Planning & Fulfillment, Trade Compliance, Finance & R&D.

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there. 

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.  

In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

• Executing procurement strategies to support the business by optimizing costs, quality, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products

• Designing and implementing plans and effective strategies for sourcing of products/materials to reach business targets

• Supporting in implementing effective sourcing strategies in line with business strategy to meet current and future business requirements

• Applying and implementing procurement standards, tools, and processes in your area of responsibility to secure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability

• Proven experience improving supplier performance across quality, delivery, and cost

• Strong understanding of supply chain risks and effective mitigation strategies

• Comfortable working within a matrix organization and managing multiple stakeholders

• Background in a demanding manufacturing environment with a strong customer focus

• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, adapt to changing business needs, collaborate across teams and demonstrate courage through the ability to take calculated risk

• Excellent negotiation, cost management, and data analysis skills; proficiency in Excel, with SAP and Ariba knowledge desirable

• Professional membership such as CIPS or relevant supply chain/procurement qualifications is desirable

ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond. 

• Competitive salary

• 25 days annual  leave plus bank holidays 

• Competitive contributory pension scheme 

• Life assurance 

• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more) 

• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Generous employee referral scheme 

• Company car or car allowance 

• Private medical cover  

• Generous bonus scheme 

For the 5th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation's dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices. 

ABB a provides a comprehensive range of integrated automation, electrical and digital systems and services for customers in the process, hybrid and maritime industries. These offerings, coupled with deep domain knowledge in each end market, help to optimize productivity, energy efficiency, sustainability and safety of industrial processes and operations.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.  Run What Runs the World.   

#ABBCareers 

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