Assistant Manager – Procurement

At ABB, we help industries outrun – leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation – for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.This Position reports to: Purchasing Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a functional work team of Buyers, Procurement Specialists, and/or Analysts to deliver accurate and timely procurement activities like transactional purchasing, e-sourcing, data management, and reporting. Ensures execution in accordance with company and Procurement team instructions and procedures.The work model for the role is: #Li – OnsiteThis role is contributing to the Motion business for Large Motors division based in Vadodara, India.You will be mainly accountable for:

• Manages execution and tracking of procurement activities within the team, while ensuring quality of delivery service at improved transactional cost.
• Ensures Buyers minimize risk regarding quality and financial exposure by buying in accordance with quality and commercial procedures and company guidelines.
• Secures full utilization of the SAP Ariba platform according to the relevant procedures, both related to sharing supplier information and finding existing high-performing suppliers to ABB.
• Understanding of Drawing / GT / Tolerances. Also Supports global procurement initiatives as required.
• Leads in promptly addressing supply issues related to quality, deliveries, non-compliant products, or project services.

Qualifications for the role:

• Full time Diploma / Graduate in Electrical engineering or Mechanical engineering
• A minimum of 9+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, including experience working with suppliers, processing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery.
• Some hands-on experience in vendor management, and understanding basic procurement strategies.
• Understanding of supply chain processes, logistics, and inventory management.
• Experience in managing & leading the team. Must have strong team-building skills.

More about us

The Large Motors and Generators Division offers a comprehensive product portfolio of large AC motors and generators. From general purpose to highly customized designs, synchronous motors and high voltage induction motors provide high efficiency, reliability and availability across all major industries and applications, including some in the toughest and most demanding environments. The division also has a long track record of designing and building generators for wide range of industries, including power generation, marine, oil and gas, mining, and data centers.We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStoryWe value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.Fraud Warning: Any genuine offer from ABB will always be preceded by a formal application and interview process.

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