Strategic Sourcing Lead, Raw Materials

ABB; Vaasa; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

annual performance bonus

employee share acquisition program

continuous learning opportunities

bicycle and other wellbeing and family

Job summary

ABB in Vaasa, Finland, is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead raw materials category procurement strategy and execution within the IEC LV Motors division. You will collaborate with global SCM teams and internal stakeholders to drive supplier performance and cost efficiency in a hybrid work model.

You bring a track record in supply chain management, strong cross-functional leadership, and fluency in English; Finnish language is an advantage. Join us to help run what runs the world.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain management in an industry sector
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or similar
• Proactive, analytical, target-oriented way of working and combined with interest to develop further
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in cross-cultural environment
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken with Finnish seen as an advantage
• Proven capability in cross‑functional project management and leadership skills with the ability to motivate people to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Leveraging the Continuous Improvement Sourcing process for creating and implementing effective sourcing strategies in line with business strategy.
• Creating raw material category supply models using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis and complying with multisourcing targets.
• Optimizing customs duties and additional cost burdens such as CBAM.
• Driving supplier performance, supply chain capability, and operational stability to support IEC LV Motors Finland meet current and future business requirements and growth targets towards 2030.
• Leading structured supplier development initiatives, ensuring high delivery reliability, quality performance, cost competitiveness and sustainability in transparent collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Managing, planning and tracking of category spend, budget, savings and supplier performance KPI's.
• Ensuring identification, investigation, and selection of appropriate suppliers (focusing on quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability) in accordance with company policies.
• Negotiating supply frame agreements.

Job description

ABB in Vaasa, Finland, is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead raw materials category procurement strategy and execution within the IEC LV Motors division. You will collaborate with global SCM teams and internal stakeholders to drive supplier performance and cost efficiency in a hybrid work model.

You bring a track record in supply chain management, strong cross-functional leadership, and fluency in English; Finnish language is an advantage. Join us to help run what runs the world.