Lead Procurement Specialist

Local Operating Unit Manager PL In this role, you will have the opportunity to ensure the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of the sourcing, purchasing and logistics-related activities to support the development of the LVS business.

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Responsibilities

• 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: hybrid – a minimum of 3 days per week in the office in Bielsko-Biała, plus supplier and EWB visits as needed. #LI-Hybrid This role is contributing to the Low Voltage Systems (LVS) business of ABB Electrification, Smart Power, in Poland – the MNS low-voltage switchgear business in Bielsko-Biała.
• Main stakeholders are project management, engineering, logistics and quality teams in Bielsko-Biała, the global sourcing team, the sourcing team in Bulgaria, and external suppliers.
• Building and developing a supplier base for our external workbench (EWB) model – primarily local panel builders and suppliers in Poland, but also from other countries where it makes business sense – through sourcing and supplier development plans, to reach business targets. • Executing purchasing activities for the MNS business, optimizing costs, quality and reliability of suppliers and supplied products, and resolving cost, quality and delivery issues. • Collecting, tracking and reporting procurement and supplier performance KPIs, and implementing related improvement actions, following ABB standards. • Coordinating with the global sourcing team and the sourcing team in Bulgaria and applying ABB procurement standards, tools and processes to secure quality, delivery, cost and sustainability.

Requirements

• Qualifications for the role • You have 8+ years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management, ideally in industrial manufacturing. • You have hands-on, proven experience with SAP in sourcing or purchasing processes. • You are fluent in Polish and English, both spoken and written. • You have experience in supplier development and in working with local suppliers or subcontractors, ideally electrical panel builders or contract manufacturers. • You are analytical, proactive and independent, comfortable collecting, analyzing and reporting KPIs, and you communicate effectively across teams, sites and countries. • You are ready for frequent business travel and hold a valid category B driving licence, allowing you to drive company pool cars for business trips. • Previous experience at ABB and in managing a small or medium-sized team is an advantage.

Your main focus will be the local supply base, mainly (but not only) our external workbenches (EWB) – local panel builders – and the development of local suppliers in cooperation with other related functions.