Procurement and Supply Chain Manager

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Stonehouse, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, GBR
In-Office
Senior level
Robotics • Analytics • Energy
The Role
Leads procurement, inventory management, logistics, supplier performance, contract negotiations, and supply chain strategy for ABB’s AUMA business. Manages a procurement team, drives cost and continuous improvement initiatives, monitors KPIs, ensures supply continuity and policy compliance, and mitigates supplier and supply chain risks through collaboration with regional and global teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Site Operations Manager

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As a Procurement and Supply Chain Manager, you will lead a team of Strategic Buyers and Procurement Specialists to execute purchasing and logistics strategies that support the business by optimizing cost, quality and supplier reliability. You will be responsible for improving supply chain performance across procurement, inventory management and logistics operations while ensuring alignment with ABB policies, procedures and business objectives. This role plays a critical part in securing a resilient supply chain, delivering continuous improvement and supporting operational performance within the Automation Measurement & Analytics (AUMA) business.

Our Team Dynamics

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.

What's in it for you?

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.

Your Role and Responsibilities

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

  • Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business priorities and operational goals.
  • Lead procurement, inventory management, logistics and supplier performance activities to ensure continuity of supply.
  • Manage supplier relationships, contract negotiations and commercial agreements to deliver cost, quality and delivery targets.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain to improve efficiency, service levels and overall performance.
  • Monitor procurement KPIs, supplier performance and cost-saving initiatives while ensuring compliance with ABB procurement processes.
  • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and collaborate with regional and global category teams on supplier selection and sourcing strategies.
  • Lead and develop a team of procurement professionals, promoting a culture of safety, integrity and operational excellence.

Work model: Onsite - #LI-Onsite

Qualifications for the Role

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience in leadership roles within supply chain, procurement, logistics, or operations.
  • Extensive knowledge of supply chain planning, inventory control, sourcing strategies, and supplier performance management.
  • Experience negotiating supplier contracts and managing commercial relationships to deliver business objectives.
  • Knowledge of ERP and procurement systems, including SAP and SAP Ariba.
  • Well-developed methodical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels.
  • A forward-thinking mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

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

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Company 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 and access to projects globally
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Generous employee referral scheme
  • Private medical cover
  • Generous bonus scheme
  • Company car or cash for car allowance
  • Private healthcare
  • Site based role located in Stonehouse

More About Us

The Measurement & Analytics Division is among the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers of smart instrumentation and analyzers, operating at the heart of industrial digital transformation.

Our portfolio includes analyzers that measure the composition of gases and liquids; instrumentation for measuring process variables such as temperature, pressure, flow and level; force measurement solutions for parameters including flatness, thickness and tension; and advanced digital solutions for device management, device health monitoring and predictive maintenance.

Serving key industries including oil and gas, chemicals, water and wastewater, power, hydrogen, batteries and marine, we help customers optimise industrial processes through the collection and analysis of critical operational data. By measuring parameters such as emissions and production inputs, we enable more efficient operations while supporting environmental sustainability through smarter measurement and analytics.

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

Run What Runs the World.

#RunwithABB

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Demonstrated leadership experience within supply chain, procurement, logistics, or operations
  • Extensive knowledge of supply chain planning, inventory control, sourcing strategies, and supplier performance management
  • Experience negotiating supplier contracts and managing commercial relationships
  • Knowledge of ERP and procurement systems, including SAP and SAP Ariba
  • Methodical problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively at multiple organizational levels
  • Focus on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction

ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABB and has not been reviewed or approved by ABB.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Zürich
104,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

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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