Role Description – summary - Be responsible for sourcing activities in C&M parts and sheet metal. - Ownership of supplier QDC
Main Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Core Function o Understand the cost structure, basic technical knowledge, and risk level of the responsible category(Casting machining and sheet metal). o Based on global category strategy, manage the partnership development of selected suppliers and evaluate new supplier’s opportunities. o Bring early technologies proposal to SCM and R&D to contribute to the product technical road map. o Structure and drive QBR/Workshop towards C&M and sheet metal suppliers at global level. Supervise the supplier performance towards agreed achievement targets and risk limitation. o Proactively define an implementation (in collaboration with internal ABB team and supplier) on cost cut program and proceed to reach target. o Support Risky component process efficiency with component dual source recommendations o Pilot Negotiation of allocated suppliers and align with group team activities (Negotiation/Strategy workshop/Distribution/contract…) o Applies and implements ABB SCM standard, tools and processes. o Contribute to the category team for total supply chain optimization that continuously improves supply PPM, lead time, VMI , capacity growth.
Shared Function (With other categories sourcing) o Manage sourcing and RP projects that optimize total Cost of Ownership (TCO), rationalize supplier base, improve quality and delivery, reduce supply risk (Dual source) and secure design change. o Manage RFQ and lead the category team with ASQE and Material planner to make sourcing decisions. o Support global NPI project by bringing SCM value from design stage. o Focus on collaboration with R&D in BOM definition and management from concept stage.
Challenges – list specifics - Work with multi-functional team under multi-culture environment. - Relentless execution
Knowledge, Skills and Experience - At least 3 years+ work experience in category/commodity management, preferably in Mechanical procurement and in multinational company - ●Working knowledge of SAP or other equivalent ERP systems - ●Sound knowledge and understanding of purchasing tools, processes, and practices - ●Ability to work with cross functional teams such as R&D, NPI sourcing, quality, services, materials etc. to achieve timely project execution - ●Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously, maintaining timeline. - ●A Bachelor’s degree required, major in Engineering preferred - ●Travel of up to 30% required (in non-pandemic times)
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