SCM sustainability Specialist

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.This Position reports to:Global SCM Sustainability ManagerThe SCM Sustainability Specialist - Social plays a crucial role in advancing ABB Robotics' commitment to sustainability through responsible sourcing practices. In this role, you will drive global sustainability initiatives within procurement, focusing on responsible sourcing, supplier performance, regulatory compliance, and social impact reduction. Your work will support cross-functional alignment and capability building across the global SCM organization.Current ResponsibilitiesProvide leadership and support to the procurement organization on sustainability-related topics and requests, including contributions to supplier on-site auditing, sourcing decisions, supplier requests, and category strategiesLead and coordinate social sustainability programs and initiatives within Supply Chain Management (SCM), such as Supply Chain Due Diligence Program and Responsible Minerals ProgramDevelop and deliver training and other upskilling activities for both local and global procurement teams, promoting responsible sourcing practicesMonitor and develop supplier sustainability performance through existing frameworks and support ongoing implementationsTrack social impact of purchased materials and collaborate with procurement to initiate actions with suppliers to improve sustainability performanceCoordinate and support process adaptations to ensure compliance with current and emerging social regulations relevant to procurement, e.g. Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), EU Battery Regulation (EUBR), EU Forced Labor Regulation (EUFLR) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)Serve as the SCM representative in global internal sustainability forums to facilitate cross-functional knowledge sharing and ensure alignment of sustainability objectivesFuture (additional) ResponsibilitiesSupport development and implementation of a responsible sourcing policy for the global SCM organization, building on existing work on sourcing decision support and supplier sustainability performanceRepresent the organization at external forums, such as conferences, industry events or task forces to enhance organizational expertise, and stay informed on emerging sustainability trendsQualifications Education & ExperienceMaster's degree in supply chain management, business and human rights, human rights and international law or a related field>5 years working experience in sustainability and/or supplier managementExperience in working in a global environmentSkillsStrong knowledge of international social sustainability guidelines and frameworks, such as the International Bill of Human Rights, UN Guiding Principles and OECD GuidelinesStrong knowledge of Conflict Minerals, other minerals of concern and social due diligenceGood knowledge of Supply Chain Management (SCM) and supplier managementGood knowledge of international supply chain and human rights due diligence legislationExcellent skills in project management and execution, proven ability to drive change and implementation in a decentralized organizationCapable of acquiring and applying legal, technical and regulatory informationExcellent communication and writing skills in English, other languages, e.g. Mandarin, is a plusAbility to use IS tools: Office 365, PowerBI, etc.Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, to various audiencesGood networker and relationship-builderSelf-motivated and organizedAble to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work both independently and in a teamPreferred QualificationsExperience with EcoVadis or similar sustainability rating solutionsExperience with supply chain mapping toolsSocial auditing experienceThis role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we've announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you'll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.