Global Procurement and Logistics Manager (PABA)

Global Procurement and Logistics Manager (PABA)

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This position reports to

Global Procurement Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the development and ensure communication/implementation of global procurement strategies to improve the effectiveness of procurement-related areas/functions. Each day, you will ensure implementation, maintenance, and compliance of assigned procurement activities and initiatives. You will also showcase your expertise by analyzing procurement-related problems or issues to identify best solutions and implementing improvements to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. The work model for the role is: #LI-Onsite 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: • Contributing to the development and implementation of procurement standards, tools, and processes in the global organization. • Identifying, documenting, and communicating best practices using benchmarking, surveys, and case studies to establish frameworks and preferred business practices. • Facilitating the implementation of annual targets and scorecards, in collaboration with the global/division Procurement Managers for cost reduction, supplier quality, supplier delivery performance, including On-Time Delivery (OTD), etc. • Responsible for driving and executing the P&L Process for ABB units. In the pilot/new units, identify necessary (training) and sufficient criteria (process, tool support, interface, access, training, etc) for successful implementation of P&L Process. • Drive excellence by training colleagues on various techniques, travel and hands-on along with greater collaboration. • Supporting long-term planning and ensuring monthly tracking of results to encourage continuous improvement.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher with Engineering background from an accredited institution
• A minimum of 10-15 years of SCM experience
• Familiar with various process techniques, SAP modules & tools, preferably with SAP, SAP Ariba, ABB Procure, PowerBI
• Knowledge on SAP with higher level of process understanding is must
• Sound knowledge of materials engineering, metal market rates, manufacturing processes, global labour rates & manufacturing burden rates & overheads at different locations will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of manufacturing production process (Transformers/Drives/Motors/PCBA, Plastic Inj. Moulding, Sheet Metal, Tooling, Castings, Forgings) will be an added advantage

More about us

ABB a provides a comprehensive range of integrated automation, electrical and digital systems and services for customers in the process, hybrid and maritime industries. These offerings, coupled with deep domain knowledge in each end market, help to optimize productivity, energy efficiency, sustainability and safety of industrial processes and operations. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory It has come to our attention that the name of ABB is being used for asking candidates to make payments for job opportunities (interviews, offers). Please be advised that ABB makes no such requests. All our open positions are made available on our career portal for all fitting the criteria to apply. ABB does not charge any fee whatsoever for recruitment process. Please do not make payments to any individuals / entities in connection to recruitment with ABB, even if is claimed that the money is refundable. ABB is not liable for such transactions. For current open positions you can visit our career website https://global.abb/group/en/careers and apply. Please refer to detailed recruitment fraud caution notice using the link https://global.abb/group/en/careers/how-to-apply/fraud-warning