Assistant Manager - Procurement

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This position reports to

Operation Manager - MOLM, India

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to ensure the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of the purchasing and logistics-related activities in the Procurement function to support the businesses. 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: #Li - Onsite. This role is contributing to the Motion Large Motors in Vadodara, Gujarat. You will be mainly accountable for: • Executing purchasing and logistics strategies to support the business by optimizing costs, quality, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products. • Designing and implementing plans and effective strategies for local sourcing of products/materials to reach business targets. • Supporting in implementing effective local sourcing strategies in line with business strategy to meet current and future business requirements. • Applying and implementing procurement standards, tools, and processes in your area of responsibility to secure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability. • Tracks the procurement processes and activities and creates and updates reports, as required, following the ABB standards. • Resolves issues related to procurement cost, quality, and delivery in their assigned area. • Tracks internal and supplier performance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), quality issues, and implements related development actions.

Qualifications for the role

• BE/BTECH Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years of experience in Planning & Fulfillment.
• Experience in Budget & Performance Management.
• Proven experience in Supply Chain Management & Supplier Relationship Management.
• You are passionate about Order Handling, Procurement & Fulfillment.
• Core expertise in Customer satisfaction.
• You are at ease communicating in English.

More about us

ABB Traction Division is a recognized leader in onboard propulsion technologies that drive innovation in rail, bus, and industrial vehicle electrification. A comprehensive range of high-performance and full lifecycle managed propulsion, auxiliary and energy storage solutions help improve energy efficiency and contribute to making transportation more sustainable. 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"