Lead Procurement Specialist

Location: Bielsko-Biala, Slaskie, Poland

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This position reports to

Local Operating Unit Manager PL

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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. 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. 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. 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.

You will be mainly accountable for

• 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.

Our team dynamics

You will join a dynamic and collaborative team in Bielsko-Biała, where you will be able to thrive.

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.

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