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Supply Chain Manager - Drive Products

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for Category Management for Plastics, and mechanical direct materials at ABB Drive Products in New Berlin, WI, where you will be a key member of the Supply Chain Management team. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will develop, plan and implement sourcing and procurement strategy focused on optimizing costs, quality, delivery and reliability of suppliers and supplied products & services to ensure an exceptional supply base is developed and maintained to ensure material availability and service levels to support local business and customer needs.The work model for the role is: #LI - HybridThis role is contributing to the Motion Drive Products Division in New Berlin, WI area.You will be mainly accountable for:•\tLeveraging the Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing (CIPS) process to implement effective sourcing strategies in line with local and global business and category strategies•\tEnsures suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements. Responsible for Supplier performance: TCO Savings, Payment terms, OTD, Quality, lead time, budget target settings, and follow up for continuous improvement. Defines and establishes local standard agreements with all major suppliers.•\tProvides and maintains standard terms in purchase contracts/terms and conditions in line with Company directives and guidelines.•\tDesigns and implements cost-out programs and/or processes to reach annual savings and operational cost reduction targets.Our team dynamicsYou will join a dynamic, talented, and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience OR Associate degree and 7 years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma/GED and 9 years of relevant experience in sourcing / procurement / purchasingProficiency with software applications such as MS-Office (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)Experience with SAP and Ariba SSS preferredStrong data analytics with Continuous Improvement mindsetDemonstrated negotiation skills in a multicultural, global business environmentTravel required 25-30%Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

More about us

ABB Drive Products serves the industries and infrastructure segments with world-class drives and programmable logic controllers (PLC). With its products, global scale and local presence, the Division helps customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety.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. #MyABBStoryWe look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABBABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdfAs an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.myBenefitsABB.com