Strategic Sourcing Specialist

ABB; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore seeks an experienced professional to support sourcing initiatives in the Motion business for their System Drives division. The role involves negotiating supplier agreements, managing contracts, and implementing sourcing strategies. Candidates should have a BE in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience, particularly in drive panels. Join a team that values diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant work experience, particularly in Drive panels, Low Voltage, and Medium voltage.
• Strong expertise in Supplier development work related to SCM activities.
• Experience in Supplier sustainability programs and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of regional/global sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate agreements with key suppliers.
• Conduct benchmark studies and manage local contract amendments.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Contract Management

MS Excel

Power BI

Project Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

BE in Electrical or Electrical and Electronics engineering

Job description

In this role at ABB, you will play an essential part in supporting regional/global sourcing initiatives, whether working closely with a regional/global Category Manager or independently within defined thresholds. Your responsibilities will include purchasing materials based on technical specifications, pricing, delivery schedules, and terms while ensuring that all purchase activities adhere to corporate purchasing policies and procedures.This role is specifically focused on contributing to the Motion business for the System Drives division in Nelamangala, Bangalore. Your main accountabilities will involve supporting the development and implementation of regional/global sourcing strategies in alignment with the category leader, negotiating agreements with key suppliers, conducting benchmark studies, and managing local contract amendments and frame agreements.To excel in this role, you should hold a BE in Electrical or Electrical and Electronics engineering and ideally possess 8-10 years of relevant work experience, particularly in Drive panels, Low Voltage, and Medium voltage. Strong expertise in Supplier development work related to SCM activities, experience in Supplier sustainability programs, and knowledge of commercial aspects of contract management including taxations will be valuable assets.Joining ABB's System Drives division means becoming part of a team that leads the market in high-power, high-performance drives, drive systems, and packages for industrial processes and large infrastructure applications. Additionally, the division is a prominent supplier of power conversion equipment for renewable energy and various other applications, providing global support to enhance asset reliability, performance, and energy efficiency in critical applications.At ABB, diversity and inclusion are highly valued, and we encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and take the next step in their careers with us. Visit www.abb.com to discover more about the global impact of our solutions and be a part of the #MyABBStory.,

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