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This 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.
This Position reports to:
Planning & Fulfillment Manager of the Service Spare Parts department.
Your Role and Responsibilities
In this role, you will own the end to end supplier relationship management, from initial contacts and offers to final negotiations. You will play a key role in aligning factory supply chain operations with procurement goals through cross-functional collaboration.
- Work model: #Li -Hybrid
Core Responsibilities
This role is contributing to the AMR customer service in Burgos the main stakeholders are our suppliers.
Responsible for ensuring the definition, availability, and proper management of materials and suppliers, acting as the key interface between Engineering, Procurement, and Suppliers to guarantee cost, quality, and delivery performance.
You will be mainly accountable for:
Supplier Management
- You will own the relationship with the suppliers and negotiations
- Identify and select suppliers in collaboration with the Product Unit (PU) Sourcing team
- Request quotations (RFQs) and perform comparative bid analysis
- Create and onboard suppliers in the system (MDG)
- Conduct supplier follow-up activities and regular review meetings
- Support the negotiation of commercial conditions, including pricing and lead times
SAP Data Management
- Maintain material master data
- Upload and manage key information, including planned cost, lead time, HS Code, and supplier data
- Manage purchasing info records and order books
Industrialization / Item Management
- Manage the item creation and industrialization workflow (A2 → A3)
- Coordinate timelines and cost targets
- Act as the main interface with Engineering to resolve technical questions and requirements
Procurement Support
- Prepare and provide information required for purchase order releases
- Monitor delivery schedules and key milestones
- Support dual-sourcing initiatives to mitigate supply risks
- Collaborate in purchasing strategies, including lot-sizing and sourcing optimization activities
Our team dynamics
You will join a dynamic, autonomous, communicative team, where you will be able to thrive.
Qualifications for the role
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Electronics, Mechanical, or related field) or Business Administration (BBA/MBA)
Experience
- Previous experience in technical sourcing or industrial procurement
- Proven experience in supplier management and development
Knowledge & Skills
- SAP proficiency (advanced level is highly desirable)
- Technical understanding of products, manufacturing processes, and industrialization
- Ability to analyze technical specifications and supplier capabilities
Competencies
- Excellent cross-functional communication and negotiation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Results-oriented mindset with a proactive approach
Languages
- Spanish: Fluent
- English: Fluent
Availability to travel domestically and occasionally internationally.
Benefits
From well-being to retirement, ABB offers benefits that support every stage of your career.
- 🏡 Home Office Flexibility: Work from wherever suits you best thanks to our flexible remote work options
- 📱 Company Mobile Phone: Stay connected with a corporate phone – no need to mix work and personal calls.
- 💻 Benefits Platform: Enjoy exclusive deals and discounts on everything from tech to travel through our employee benefits portal.
- 📈 Employee Share Acquisition Plan: Want to invest in your future? Join our share acquisition plan and grow with the company.
- 🎓 Learning & Training: Take advantage of a wide range of learning opportunities grow, upskill, and move forward in your career.
- 🚀 Career Development: Expect plenty of chances to advance your career internally with our Open Job Market, with support to explore new roles and take on exciting challenges!
- 🕓 Flexible Work Practices: We get that life happens – we support a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.
- 💚 Wellbeing Program: From mental health support to wellness activities, we’ve got your back—mind and body.
More about us
ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation Business area provides robotics, and machine and factory automation including products, software, solutions and services. Revenues are generated both from direct sales to end users as well as from indirect sales mainly through system integrators and machine builders. www.abb.com/robotics
ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this ‘Engineered to Outrun’. The company has over 140 years of history and around 110,000 employees worldwide. ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB). www.abb.com
At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity, generations, etc. Together, we are embarking in a journey where each one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.
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