Procurement and Logistics Specialist (80-100%)

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Working in the procurement and logistics team in, you will be deciding on and implementing plans for local sourcing to achieve business targets and assist regional and global sourcing initiatives. You will assist in the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of procurement & logistics activities, applying and implementing standards, tools and processes to ensure good quality, on-time delivery, optimal costs, and sustainability.

Your responsibilities

• Leading by example by demonstrating HSE best practices and business ethics in day-to-day operations, contract management and negotiations
• Delivering and participating in training programs on compliance and professional development
• Executing effective and transparent communication internally, externally and between different units and centers to drive cross-collaboration
• Standardizing processes and implementing routines in line with global directives
• Support operational purchasing and coordination of Global Business Services and Transport Management
• Obtaining and initiating cost reductions in the field of procurement, based on BU targets
• Continuous improvement of the supply of materials, goods and services in terms of tied up capital, costs, quality and time, within the LBU
• Carrying out contract negotiations with strategic suppliers, as well as concluding and supporting them.
• Support as a service provider for sales and project managers throughout the entire offer and project management process
• Obtaining offers and preparing offer / price comparisons as a basis for decision-making, negotiating project specific conditions etc.
• Implementation of project-specific supplier audits and supplier evaluations in cooperation with quality.
• Compliance with quality guidelines, environment and safety in the purchasing area
• Proven knowledge in the field of strategic purchasing electrotechnology

Your background

• Not less than 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, working as Strategic Purchaser with electrification products, electrotechnology
• Demonstrated experience working with enterprise resource planning and standard operating procedures
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach and strong written and spoken communication skills German and English
• Communication and negotiation skills in German and English CEFR Level C1

Benefits

• Canteen
• Flexible work practices
• Childcare

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. ABB's Distribution Solutions Division provides utility, industrial and commercial customers with safe, smart and sustainable technologies for the distribution of electricity. With ABB AbilityTM enabled digital solutions at its core, our extensive portfolio includes distribution automation products, switching, limiting, measuring, and sensing devices, switchgear, modular substation packages, and related services. We look forward to receiving your application. The Recruitment is led by Stephan Himmel, Talent Partner ABB Switzerland Ltd. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.