Strategic Buyer – Energy Industries (Hybrid)

ABB LTD; Abbotsley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days leave plus holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Job summary

ABB Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a commercially driven Strategic Buyer to shape and execute supply chain strategy for its Energy Industries projects. You will drive cost savings, manage key suppliers and collaborate with Sales, Engineering and Quality to meet project goals.

The role requires experience in procurement and logistics across electrical high-voltage equipment, with a focus on achieving best-value outcomes and maintaining strong supplier partnerships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Supply Chain, Procurement and Logistics.
• Proven experience in electrical procurement, particularly high-voltage equipment.
• Strong ability to assess supplier technical compliance against electrical RFQs including ratings, certifications and safety requirements.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering procurement and logistics savings at bid stage and during project execution.
• Commercially astute negotiator with strong supplier management capability.
• Goal-oriented, resilient and able to independently deliver agreed objectives.
• Collaborative, solution-focused approach with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for driving excellence in Procurement and Logistics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic supply chain initiatives aligned to project and sales objectives.
• Identify, qualify and manage strategic suppliers, building high-performing, long-term partnerships.
• Lead commercial negotiations to deliver cost reductions and optimise contractual terms in line with KPI targets.
• Evaluate supplier bids against defined technical and commercial criteria to ensure best-value selection.
• Manage framework agreements, subcontracts and end-to-end procurement activities in line with corporate policies and governance requirements.
• Oversee purchase order management, delivery commitments and supplier performance including OTD, quality and lead time, proactively resolving issues and mitigating risk.
• Maintain robust supplier governance and accurate system data to ensure compliance and transparency.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Logistics

Job description

ABB Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a commercially driven Strategic Buyer to shape and execute supply chain strategy for its Energy Industries projects. You will drive cost savings, manage key suppliers and collaborate with Sales, Engineering and Quality to meet project goals.

The role requires experience in procurement and logistics across electrical high-voltage equipment, with a focus on achieving best-value outcomes and maintaining strong supplier partnerships.