Strategic Buyer – Focus on Contract Management (80-100%)

Job description

Tasks:
- Review and define contracts, in addition to drawing up and incorporating existing and new purchasing requirements
- Develop and implement strategies for new products and product development projects in the context of active sourcing of materials
- Contribute to projects aimed at product improvement, lead price negotiations, and draft and negotiate contractual agreements
- Spearhead systematic reduction of costs relating to materials (e.g., by means of annual price negotiations) and ensure that specified processes and delivery times are observed in full
- Closely monitor claims management
- Instruct operational buyers and define methods to draw up forecasts, optimize capital structures, and safeguard availability of materials
- Control and manage business communications with suppliers, Global Business Service Center, Research and Development, and
Product Development

Additional information:
ABB is able to offer you an interesting role within a highly motivated team, together with open communication structures. On the basis of a personal, practice-oriented introduction program, you will be given the opportunity to acquire the confidence needed to work independently as well as be a constructive member of an inclusive team within your assigned area. ABB is also able to provide a wealth of opportunity for personal development once you have completed your introduction period, the aim being to assist you in attaining your career goals. Personalized development programs with targeted training measures will help you to enhance your skillson a continuous basis.

Interested in joining our team? If so, we look forward to receiving your full application (motivation letter, CV, references) only via our online careers tool. A better world begins with you at www.abb.com/careers

ABB Switzerland Ltd.
Mathias Piller
Talent Partner
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Location:
   Lenzburg,Aargau,Switzerland

Contract type:
   Regular/Permanent

Business Unit:
   Business Unit Grid Integration

Date posted:
   2017-08-14

Job function:
   Purchasing and Supply Management

Publication ID:
   CH62165117_E2

ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader in electrification products, robotics and motion, industrial automation and power grids, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure globally. Continuing more than a 125-year history of innovation, ABB today is writing the future of industrial digitalization and driving the Energy and Fourth Industrial Revolutions. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 132,000 employees www.abb.com ABB Switzerland Ltd., Semiconductors, is a global market leader in development, production, and sales of high power semiconductor components. Thanks to our products trains consume less energy, power grids become more efficient, and large electric motors are easy to control.

Desired profile

Requirements:

- Solid degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or similar – complemented by advanced training in Law
- Several years of work experience in the management of interdisciplinary projects relating to international strategic procurement
- Knowledge of international law, contract management, commercial risk management, and claims management
- Expertise relating to procurement in developing markets, quality inspections, and supplier assessment
- Proficiency in use of SAP as well as MRP and ERP systems desirable
- Fluent command of German and English, both written and spoken; additional foreign language skills considered advantageous