Global Mobility Vendor Manager

About the Role

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.

Position reports to: GBS HR Expert Services Global Mobility M

In this role, you will have the opportunity to play a critical role in the coordination of global mobility initiatives within ABB. Each day, you will support the global mobility strategy within a designated geography or specialist area as a single point of contact case manager for assignees and the business. You will also showcase your expertise by offering end-to-end support and advice in all areas of assignment management.

Work model: Hybrid

Responsibilities

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Building and maintaining strategic relationships with global and local vendors, ensuring alignment with ABB's Global Mobility model and seamless integration into assignment processes
• Leading vendor selection, onboarding, and contract renewal processes, including managing RFQs and benchmarking global providers for cost efficiency, quality, and innovation
• Defining, monitoring, and refining vendor KPIs and SLAs in collaboration with internal teams; tracking performance and acting as the main point of escalation for service delivery issues
• Overseeing vendor invoicing processes and maintaining accurate records of agreements, service standards, and contacts in designated shared tools
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives related to vendor services, including compliance, technology integration, and consolidation of local vendors into a cohesive global program
• Supporting the Head of Global Mobility on strategy execution and leading or contributing to cross-functional projects related to scope expansion, benefit rollout, and team enablement

Qualifications

• Highly skilled in vendor management, contract governance, and procurement strategy within the Global Mobility or HR Services sector
• 5+ years of experience in managing vendor relationships, executing RFQs, driving service improvements, and aligning supplier performance with global business goals
• (Optional) Working as a Global Mobility Vendor Manager or Procurement Specialist with responsibility for multi-country vendor ecosystems is a strong plus
• Enhanced knowledge of contract lifecycle tools, KPI/SLA tracking platforms, and shared documentation systems (e.g., Share Point, Service Now, or similar)
• Passionate about cross-functional collaboration and proactive problem-solving, and innovative around process optimization and compliance oversight
• Degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Global Mobility, or a related field, with proven experience in managing strategic vendor partnerships
• English language proficiency at C1 level, both in writing and speaking, within a global and multicultural environment
• Current authorization to work in the country of employment
• Open to occasional international travel, as required

Benefits

• Stable employment in a company with a long history in innovation and technology
• Collaboration with experienced experts in an international environment
• Individual development and training opportunities, from job specific to soft skills
• Private medical care (including offers for family members) and life insurance
• Attractive remuneration based on your experience and skills, and other financial benefits, such as annual bonus and internal share purchase program
• Various benefits in kind, ranging from healthy lifestyle offerings, to knowledge sharing, to teambuilding activities

Why ABB

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

We Care

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We Grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

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