Procurement Manager

ABB; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Inc. in Bengaluru, India, seeks a seasoned Procurement Team Lead for Automation Sourcing. The role drives category strategies, bids, and supplier negotiations to support ABB’s automation projects.

You will manage end-to-end procurement and logistics, ensuring compliance with Indian rules and driving cost savings across complex, multi-site programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering — mandatory.
• MBA / PGDM in SCM or Operations preferred.
• SCM certifications CPSM/CSCP/CIPS are advantageous.
• 10–15 years of progressive procurement, supply chain and logistics experience.
• Experience in project-based sourcing for automation/industrial projects.
• Prior experience in large-scale, complex ABB-like environments.
• Proven record of cost savings and supplier development.

Responsibilities

• Develop category-specific sourcing strategies for automation materials and services.
• Lead bidding, RFQ/RFP processes, evaluations, and supplier negotiations.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement operations including PO management and follow-ups.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics including freight, customs, and last-mile delivery.
• Ensure full compliance with Indian regulations (DGFT, GST, EOU/SEZ norms).

Skills

Procurement experience

Sourcing strategy

Contract negotiations

Project procurement

Cost savings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

MBA / PGDM in SCM or Operations

Tools

CPSM

CSCP

CIPS

Job description

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.

Den här positionen rapporterar till:

Procurement Team Lead - Automation Sourcing

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to ensure the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of the purchasing and logistics-related activities in the Procurement function to support the businesses. Each day, you will execute assigned activities as per ABB standard procedures. You will also showcase your expertise by delivering and participating in training programs as required to ensure compliance and to foster professional development.

The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid

This role is contributing to the Process Automation business for BA Function Operation Centers and Quality division based in Bangalore, India

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Develop and implement category-specific sourcing strategies for automation and industrial project materials, sub-systems, and services.
• Lead competitive bidding, RFQ/RFP processes, techno-commercial evaluations, and contract negotiations with suppliers.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement operations including purchase order management, supplier follow-ups, expediting, and delivery tracking.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics operations including freight, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery.
• Ensure full compliance with Indian customs regulations, import/export policies, and statutory frameworks (e.g., DGFT, GST, EOU/SEZ norms as applicable).

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or related discipline) — mandatory.
• Postgraduate qualification (MBA / PGDM) in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Business Management — preferred.
• Professional certifications in Supply Chain (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, CIPS) are an added advantage
• 10 to 15 years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, and logistics — preferably in the automation, industrial technology, power, or electrical engineering sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in project-based sourcing for automation or industrial projects (e.g., DCS, SCADA, drives, switchgear, instrumentation, MV/LV panels).
• Prior experience working in companies of similar scale and complexity to ABB, automation/engineering firms.
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings, supply chain optimization, and supplier development in a project procurement environment.

More about Us:

The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.

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