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ABB provides a comprehensive range of integrated automation, electrical and digital systems and services for customers in the process, hybrid and maritime industries. These offerings, coupled with deep domain knowledge in each end market, help to optimize productivity, energy efficiency, sustainability and safety of industrial processes and operations.

About the Role

This Position reports to: Global Category Team Leader

This role is contributing to the Process Automation business based in Bangalore, India. The work model for the role is: #Li_Hybrid

Responsibilities

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Lead end-to-end IS Sourcing activities for assigned requests, ensuring alignment with business needs and sourcing policies
• Define and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies across multiple IS categories: (IT Services, Software & SaaS, Infrastructure & Hardware, Telecommunications and Print Services)
• Manage sourcing events from requirement gathering through to contract finalization
• Lead commercial and legal negotiations for IS sourcing contracts
• Execute RFQs/RFPs and negotiate contracts
• Drive cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation for allocated contracts
• Facilitate contract lifecycle activities including change requests, amendments, renewals, and terminations
• Maintain accurate documentation and metadata in the contract management system
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts (Legal, Tax, Security, Data Protection, Finance, AI)
• Lead meetings and negotiations with ABB stakeholders & vendors
• Ensure the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of the purchasing and logistics-related activities in the Procurement function to support the businesses
• Execute assigned activities as per ABB standard procedures
• Deliver and participate in training programs as required to ensure compliance and to foster professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in IS Sourcing, Procurement
• Proven track record in commercial and legal negotiations, especially with large IT suppliers
• Strong understanding of contracting processes and IT sourcing categories
• Experience working within European markets is highly desirable
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, IT, or related field
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional European languages are a plus
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical thinking, decision-making ability, and strategic mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a global, matrixed organization
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work in a dynamic, changing environment

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 Care

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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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