Procurement Manager

About This Role

In this role, you will set and execute procurement strategies in line with Group, Business Area and Division direction, with accountability for supplier performance, cost competitiveness, supply chain resilience and sustainability, and delivery reliability. You will lead procurement activities for direct materials, indirect materials and services within the local business, supporting customer focus, simplification and profitability as part of the EML turnaround.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and lead the local implementation of spend management and sourcing strategies for direct materials and services.
• Determine annual targets and scorecards covering cost reduction, supplier quality, sustainability and delivery performance.
• Lead supplier negotiations, supplier partnerships and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive cross-functional category and supplier initiatives with Engineering, Quality, Operations and Product Management.
• Ensure execution of supplier audits and implementation of improvement actions.
• Support the EML turnaround through improvements in supplier performance, delivery reliability and profitability.
• Lead risk management activities across the supply base, proactively identifying and mitigating supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply and operational resilience.
• Drive sustainability and compliance initiatives within the supplier network, ensuring alignment with ABB standards, environmental objectives, and ethical sourcing requirements.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in procurement, sourcing or supply chain management roles.
• Experience leading supplier negotiations and supplier relationship management activities.
• Strong understanding of cost reduction, supplier performance and inventory improvement initiatives.
• Ability to analyse data and translate insights into procurement strategies and actions.
• Mindset to innovate, take ownership and drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Company car or cash for car allowance
• Private medical cover for yourself and partner.
• Generous bonus scheme