Lead project execution and drive innovation within procurement function at ABB across global stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and deliverables.
About the role
- Category Procurement Lead managing procurement strategy for HR services in Europe. Driving supplier relationships and optimizing costs within a large and dynamic organization.
Responsibilities
- Act as the procurement expert for HR‑related categories, developing an understanding of supplier markets, cost structures, and trends.
- Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and cross‑functional stakeholders to understand business needs and support effective decision‑making.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies that optimise costs, quality, and supplier performance.
- Lead or contribute to projects such as improving interim management processes, refining the Preferred Supplier List, supporting unified employer branding, and optimising temporary staffing approaches across Europe.
- Manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance, compliance, and value creation.
- Negotiate commercial terms, manage contracts, conduct risk assessments, and lead supplier performance reviews.
- Identify opportunities for standardisation, innovation, supplier consolidation, or efficiency improvements.
- Maintain accurate documentation related to contracts, spend, and supplier performance.
- Work across multiple European sites and business units to drive category outcomes and ensure a consistent procurement approach.
- Represent the organisation externally, fostering professional and productive supplier partnerships.
Requirements
- Solid experience in category procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier management—this is essential, regardless of category.
- Experience working in large or complex organisations, with the ability to navigate diverse stakeholder landscapes.
- Ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced and dynamic environments, adapting quickly to change and managing competing priorities.
- Strong skills in developing and executing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving measurable value.
- Confidence in reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with, influence, and support stakeholders at different levels across the business.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Fluency in English.
Benefits
- Market competitive compensation package
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