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.
This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.
This Position reports to:
Procurement Manager
Your Role and Responsibilities ：
Work model: onsite
Core Function
- Understand the cost structure, basic technical knowledge, and risk level of the responsible category(C&H/Connector/Electronics).
- Based on global category strategy, manage the partnership development of selected suppliers and evaluate new supplier’s opportunities.
- Bring early technologies proposal to SCM and R&D to contribute to the product technical road map.
- Structure and drive QBR/Workshop towards Cable/Connector/Electronics suppliers at global level. Supervise the supplier performance towards agreed achievement targets and risk limitation.
- Proactively define an implementation (in collaboration with internal ABB team and supplier) on cost cut program and proceed to reach target.
- Support Risky component process efficiency with component dual source recommendations
- Pilot Negotiation of allocated suppliers and align with group team activities (Negotiation/Strategy workshop/Distribution/contract…)
- Applies and implements ABB SCM standard, tools and processes.
- Contribute to the category team for total supply chain optimization that continuously improves supply PPM, lead time, VMI , capacity growth.
Shared Function (With other categories sourcing)
- Manage sourcing and RP projects that optimize total Cost of Ownership (TCO), rationalize supplier base, improve quality and delivery, reduce supply risk (Dual source) and secure design change.
- Manage RFQ and lead the category team with ASQE and Material planner to make sourcing decisions.
- Support global NPI project by bringing SCM value from design stage.
- Focus on collaboration with R&D in BOM definition and management from concept stage.
Qualifications for the Role：
- Bachelor or above,major in Mechanics/Automation/Engineering related.
- At least 5 years+ work experience with cable harness/Connector/Electronics background in multinational company Solid knowledge of Cable Harness/Connectors/Electronics product and component sourcing
- Supplier negotiation and partnership development experience
- Good communication skill and execution
- Result orientation
- Self-discipline, self-motivation
- Can work under pressure
- Fluent in Chinese and English, both written and spoken;
- Team work and collaboration
- Willing to travel frequently.
- Have experience in SAP
- Work with multi-functional team under multi-culture environment.
- Relentless execution
What’s in it for you?
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
More about us:
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
This role sits within ABB’s Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We’re entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Skills Required
- Bachelor or above in Mechanics/Automation/Engineering related
- At least 5 years work experience with cable harness/Connector/Electronics background in multinational company
- Solid knowledge of Cable Harness/Connectors/Electronics product and component sourcing
- Supplier negotiation and partnership development experience
- Fluent in Chinese and English, both written and spoken
- Experience in SAP
ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.
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What We Do
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