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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:
Manufacturing Unit Manager
In this role, you will lead a small team responsible for global purchasing and logistics execution within our Autonomous Mobile Robotics (AMR) business. You will ensure cost-efficient, high-quality, and reliable supply of products by translating business strategy into a scalable supply chain model. Acting as a key interface to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, you will drive supplier strategy, performance, and development across regions. Your focus will be on building a resilient, cost-competitive, and future-ready global supply base that supports business growth.
This is a global role; the locations are Burgos, Spain or Shanghai, China (relocation required)
Your responsibilities:
- Define and execute the AMR supply chain strategy, translating global objectives into regional sourcing, logistics, and supplier management plans
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to strengthen the supply base, increase competitiveness, and mitigate risk
- Own supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery), including KPIs, regular reviews, and resolution of critical issues
- Deliver cost savings and risk reduction, including supplier consolidation, localization, and expansion into low-cost countries
- Drive procurement governance and planning, including contract standardization, policy compliance, budgets, spend tracking, and savings pipeline
- Lead and develop a small team, setting priorities, building capabilities, and ensuring high performance across procurement and supply chain activities
Qualifications for the role:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or equivalent
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management within a global, matrix organization, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, S&OP, ERP systems (SAP), and demand planning methodologies, with advanced Excel, Power BI, and supply chain analytics tools
- Proven ability to collaborate across functions and geographies, with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities, strategic mindset, and the ability to challenge the status quo and think beyond conventional approaches
- Fluent in English, additional European and/or Asian languages are a plus; willingness to travel globally up to 30%
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or equivalent
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management within a global, matrix organization
- Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, S&OP, ERP systems (SAP), and demand planning methodologies
- Proven ability to collaborate across functions and geographies
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities and strategic mindset
- Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus
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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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