ABB

Cluster Procurement & Logistics Manager, Japan & Korea

ABB  •  Cheonan, KR (Hybrid)  •  14 hours ago
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Job Description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Procurement Manager

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Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to manage the procurement and logistics strategies that support the business of the defined Cluster countries by optimizing costs, quality, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products. You will also showcase your expertise by implementing effective sourcing strategies in line with business strategy to ensure that suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements.

You will also showcase your expertise by implementing effective sourcing strategies in line with business strategy to ensure that suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements.

The work model for this role is: Onsite/Hybrid

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Developing competitive sourcing & supplier management solutions in projects within the defined requirements, ensuring alignment between local procurement activities and division strategy.

  • Early engagement with Business and Operations team in planning sourcing strategies and implementing initiatives to drive improvement in cost, quality, and delivery, in accordance with group/business area procurement guidelines and global division/business area objectives.

  • Execution and tracking of procurement activities to identify, analyze, and address procurement risks across all projects in the assigned country/s, ensuring proper and necessary mitigating actions are put in place.

  • Compliance towards local trade & logistics requirements on import/export permits, tax, custom clearance, shipping documents, etc. Transfer of knowledge on logistic process and incoterms policy to the stakeholders and ensure seamless execution during project phase.

  • Applying and implementing procurement standards, tools, and processes in area of responsibility to secure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.


Qualifications for the role

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Masters in an engineering discipline or finance/business administration, strong technical and analytical understanding

  • Around 10 years of experience in project sourcing, procurement and supply chain covering automation and electrical equipment and services.

  • Good knowledge of commodity / business relevant supply markets.

  • Strong knowledge of business, policies and organization including Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) systems and local Logistics processes and requirements.

  • Good cultural understanding with excellent communication skills, structured, results oriented, self-driven, proactive, takes ownership.

  • Strong negotiation skills with contractual/legal understanding.


What's in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

More about us

The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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About ABB

ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved, powered and operated. Building on over 140 years of excellence, ABB’s more than 110,000 employees are committed to driving innovations that accelerate industrial transformation. www.abb.com

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Manufacturing & Production
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10,000+ employees
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Zurich, CH
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