Strategic Buyer

ABB AB

Sweden

On-site

SEK 700,000 - 1,100,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

ABB AB söker en Strategic Buyer som tar en nyckelroll i att driva strategisk upphandling inom Automation Energy Industries med fokus på Västerås, Örnsköldsvik eller Malmö. Du arbetar nära försäljning och produktion för att säkra effektiva processer och leverantörsrelationer som stödjer ABB:s globala standarder.

Du kombinerar operativt genomförande med strategiskt tänkande, leder upphandlingsstrategier, granskar leverantörer och deltar i tvärfunktionella team för att leverera långsiktig

Qualifications

  • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree i Supply Chain Management eller liknande.
  • 5–10 års erfarenhet av upphandling, sourcing och leverantörsarbete.
  • Praktisk erfarenhet av ERP-system och SOP:er.
  • Teknisk förståelse och förmåga att verka i snabbt föränderlig miljö.

Responsibilities

  • Leda upphandlingsstrategier som stöder företagets långsiktiga mål.
  • Identifiera, kvalificera och utveckla leverantörer globalt och lokalt.
  • Förvalta leverantörsrelationer och definiera leverantörsstrategier.
  • Hantera parallella upphandlingsprojekt och agera kommersiell kontakt med leverantörer.
  • Delta i utbildningar kring compliance och professionell utveckling.
  • Främja kommunikation internt och externt för god tvärfunktionell samarbete.
  • Standardisera processer och följa globala direktiv.

Skills

Procurement
Sourcing
Negotiations
Supplier management
HSE & ethics
Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

På ABB hjälper vi industrier att bli mer resurseffektiva och renare – och varje person här bidrar till resultaten. Du kommer att få möjlighet att leda, få stöd att växa och kunna vara stolt över den påverkan vi skapar tillsammans. Gå med oss och hjälp till att driva det som driver världen.

Denna position rapporterar till:

Procurement Manager

Your role and responsibilities

As a Strategic Buyer you will take on a key and business‑critical role in driving strategic procurement activities that support our Automation Energy Industries business in Västerås, Örnsköldsvik, or Malmö. Your work will directly influence long‑term value creation, supplier performance, and the competitiveness of our operations. You will work closely with Sales and Operations, ensuring that our purchasing processes, supplier collaborations, and project deliveries are efficient, compliant, and aligned with ABB’s global standards.

This is a role where you will combine operational execution with strategic thinking — shaping supplier strategies, improving processes, and contributing to sustainable, long‑term business success.

Some of your main responsibilities include :
  • Leading by example and demonstrating best practices in HSE, business ethics, contract management, and negotiations.
  • Develop, lead and implement procurement strategies that support the company’s overall business objectives long‑term competitiveness.
  • Identify, qualify, and develop both existing and new suppliers, globally and locally.
  • Manage supplier relationships and define supplier strategies according to business needs.
  • Manage parallel tenders/projects and act as a key stakeholder in cross‑functional teams, serving as the commercial lead in interactions with suppliers.
  • Delivering and participating in training programs related to compliance and professional development.
  • Ensuring effective and transparent communication internally, externally, and across units to strengthen cross‑functional collaboration.
  • Standardizing processes and implementing routines in line with global directives.
Qualifications for the role
  • Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or another relevant field.
  • 5-10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, financial structures, supply chains, strong understanding of the supply market, and key supplier management.
  • Hands‑on experience with ERP systems and standard operating procedures.
  • Technical understanding, either through education or experience working in technical environments.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast‑changing, virtual, and multicultural environment.
  • Team player and capable of working in cross‑functional teams.
  • Excellent communication with fluency in business English and Swedish.
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