Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Leader Onsite

ABB; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Life assurance

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Private medical cover

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Procurement and Supply Chain Manager to lead a team of Strategic Buyers and Procurement Specialists. You will drive supply chain strategies, manage supplier performance and negotiations, and implement improvements across procurement, inventory and logistics to deliver cost, quality and reliability.

You will oversee a site-based operation in the UK, collaborating with regional and global teams to secure resilient supply chains and safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related discipline.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics or operations.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain planning, inventory control, sourcing strategies, and supplier performance management.
• Experience negotiating supplier contracts and managing commercial relationships to deliver objectives.
• Knowledge of ERP and procurement systems, including SAP and SAP Ariba.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills with clear communication.
• Forward-thinking mindset with continuous improvement focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business priorities and goals.
• Lead procurement, inventory management, logistics and supplier performance 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 and service levels.
• Monitor procurement KPIs, supplier performance and cost-saving initiatives while ensuring compliance with ABB processes.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and collaborate with regional/global teams on sourcing strategies.
• Lead and develop a team of procurement professionals, fostering safety, integrity and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy development

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SAP

SAP Ariba

Job description

ABB is seeking a Procurement and Supply Chain Manager to lead a team of Strategic Buyers and Procurement Specialists. You will drive supply chain strategies, manage supplier performance and negotiations, and implement improvements across procurement, inventory and logistics to deliver cost, quality and reliability.

You will oversee a site-based operation in the UK, collaborating with regional and global teams to secure resilient supply chains and safe, efficient operations.