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This Position reports to:
Head- Supply Chain FunctionIn this role, you will have the opportunity to support regional/global sourcing initiatives either under the leadership of Category Manager or independently if under a defined threshold. Each day, you will purchase materials according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule, and terms. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring the purchase activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures.
The work model for the role is: #Li_Onsite
This role is contributing to the Motion business for High Power division based in Vadodara, India:
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Supporting the development and implementation of regional/global sourcing strategies in close alignment with the category leader.
- Negotiating agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renewing price lists and terms and conditions. Should have experience in direct procurement.
- Running benchmark studies for the Category team and for specific sourcing initiatives.
- Creating local contract amendments to frame agreements on behalf of a country and updates/maintains frame contracts.
Qualifications for the role
- 5 to 8 years of experience in direct procurement preferably from motor/generator background.
- Full time Electrical or Mechanical engineering. Experience in Should costing is preferred.
- Onboards new suppliers in close collaboration with the respective local buyer, runs regular supplier evaluations, and provides supplier reports to Businesses and Category Managers.
- Ensures integrity and compliance with ABB values and ethics in all activities.
- Manages relationships with stakeholders in their own area of responsibility and ensures alignment.
More about us
ABB 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.
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Skills Required
- 5 to 8 years of experience in direct procurement
- Experience from motor/generator background
- Full-time degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- Experience in should costing
- Experience onboarding suppliers and conducting supplier evaluations
- Experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing contracts
- Familiarity with corporate purchasing policies and compliance
- Ability to manage relationships with internal stakeholders
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
ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com
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