Buyer Lead

This Procurement Specialist position is part of the Supply Chain Management team at ABB Schweiz AG. The successful candidate will support projects during the tendering and execution phases, ensuring the best suppliers, solutions, and conditions are secured.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Sales in tender phase and Project management during execution by making sure ABB has suppliers' full support, priority, and dedication.
• Plan and execute procurement activities for tenders and projects to support objective achievements in terms of cost/budget, schedule, and supply quality.
• Drive the sourcing process for critical Components and Services together with colleagues within Supply Chain Management and ensure best value for ABB by negotiating Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), quality, and Terms & Conditions.
• Actively optimize tenders and projects from the supply point of view and ensure reporting of KPIs.
• Act as a primary interface with the Tender and Project teams, as well as with colleagues within Supply Chain Management such as Global Category teams, on all SCM matters.
• Local responsibility for selected supply categories, ensuring an optimal supply base, onboarding of new suppliers, supplier development, and evaluation etc.
• Follow and ensure compliance with ABB procurement policies.