Supply Chain Manager

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We currently have an open position for an experienced Supply Chain Manager in Stonehouse (UK) for the Measurement & Analytics business line of the Process Automation business (PAMA). The role reports directly to the PMU Operation manager in Stonehouse and functionally to the PAMA P&L manager.

The purpose of the Procurement & Logistics function is to perform sourcing, procurement, transport, trade and logistics, and supplier relationship management to build a network of suppliers for all relevant materials, equipment, services and other required items for project execution, production, and general business activities.

The Supply Chain Manager in Stonehouse leads a team of buyers to execute purchasing and logistics strategies that support the business by optimizing costs, quality, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products. Ensure execution in accordance with Company and Procurement & Logistics (PL) instructions and procedures.

ABB is the world leader in Industrial Automation (IA). We deliver integrated solutions for control, plant optimization, and industry-specific application knowledge and services to help process industry customers worldwide meet their critical business needs in the areas of operational profitability, capital productivity, risk management and global responsibility. This is your opportunity to help drive forward our business in a fast-paced environment. Let’s write the future. Together.

This position reports to

Local Division Manager & Site Manager

Your responsibilities

• Sourcing strategy: Implements effective sourcing strategies in line with business strategy and Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing (CIPS) strategy defined at PAMA level to ensure that suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements. Ensures all relevant parties understand strategies and execute processes accordingly. Ensures alignment between local P&L activities and PAMA P&L directives.
• Supplier agreements: Coordinates local team leveraging PAMA global team support to ensure appropriate supplier selection. Defines and establishes local standard agreements with all major local suppliers. Provides and maintains standard terms in purchase contracts/terms and conditions in line with Group / PAMA directives and guidelines.
• Procurement: Manages planning and tracking of procurement activities, cost budgets, emerging country spending and savings forecasts. Ensures buyers minimize risk regarding quality and financial exposure by buying in accordance with quality and commercial procedures and in accordance with Group / PAMA guidelines.
• Monitoring, Escalation & Mitigation: Monitors the P&L processes and activities. Pro-actively works to resolve issues related to procurement cost, quality and delivery. Works together with Planning & Expediting team to mitigate any material shortages. Monitors and reports internal and supplier performance (KPIs), quality issues and development actions. Supports conformance to ABB Procurement & Logistics metrics.
• Processes: In accordance with Group P&L guidelines and local Division/Business Unit objectives, implements programs to drive improvement in cost, quality and delivery.
• People and Leadership development: Ensures that the area of responsibility is properly organized, skilled and directed. Guides, motivates and develops direct and indirect subordinates within HR policies and Group P&L excellence guidelines (knowledge management, functional training, etc.). Responsible for coordinating P&L talent management and succession planning within assigned area.
  

Your background

• Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering, Production / Operations management, Supply Chain or closely related field
• 8+ years of experience in sourcing, supply chain management
• Proficient with engineering prints and specifications, APQP and PPAP processes
• Ability to work independently and able to comfortably manage multiple ongoing projects, prioritize and adapt in response to changing business needs
• Excellent data analysis abilities and software skills, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent negotiating and cost management skills; able to manage conflicts and difficult situations
• Experience in Electronics as plus
• CIPS and Lean Six Sigma (L6S) certified (> greenbelt) as plus
• Fluent in English, written and oral
• Flexibility to travel up to 15%
  

More about us

We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.
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