Transport Sourcing Specialist, UAE
As the Transport Sourcing Specialist, you will be part of the Transport Management Center (TMC) for Middle East and Africa and will be based out of Dubai, UAE.
You are responsible for assessing transportation market trends and to design and execute sourcing strategies that leverage the purchasing power of ABB on a regional level enabling the TMC(s) to achieve the respective performance targets for the Transportation & Logistics categories in scope.
Tasks:
In this role, your main responsibilities will include;
• Sourcing Strategy - Leveraging the Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing (CIPS) process, implements effective sourcing strategies in line with business strategy ensuring that the supply base / suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements. Performs market analysis, track trends in pricing and supply dynamics, and compiles a commodity library for the organization.
• Procurement - Managing and conducting procurement activities using ABB’s standard’s procurement tools. Minimizing risk regarding quality and financial exposure by buying in accordance with quality and commercial procedures and in accordance with Company guidelines.
• Negotiation - Negotiating agreements with main suppliers and periodically renewing price lists, terms and conditions.
• Contracts – Adapting corporate contractual framework to the local business needs. Recommending frame agreements to management and executing upon approval. Providing ongoing oversight and contract management with suppliers.
• Supplier Agreements – Ensuring identification, investigation, and selection of appropriate suppliers (focusing on quality, delivery, cost and sustainability) in accordance with Company policies. Defining and establishing local standard agreements with all major suppliers. Providing and maintaining standard terms in purchase contracts / terms and conditions in line with Company directives and guidelines.
• Special programs – Designing and implementing cost-out programs and / or processes to reach financial targets.
• Business continuity – Applying and implementing SCM standards, tools, and processes focused on business continuity for the assigned groups of commodities.
• Budgets and Performance Targets – Contributing to and participates in setting and implementing budget and targets within the framework. Ensuring the category sourcing performance targets are achieved.
• Supply Base and Performance Management – Conducting regular supplier performance reviews and ensures that operational performance targets are met. Actively managing improvement initiatives when / where required. Supporting Global Quarterly Business Review process.
• People Leadership and Development – Where required, ensuring that the sourcing function is properly organized, staffed, skilled and directed. Guiding, motivates and develops direct and indirect subordinates within HR policies and Group Supply Chain Management excellence guidelines (knowledge management, functional training, etc.).
Requirements:
As the ideal candidate, you will have minimum of University Degree in related field, Minimum 05 years’ experience in Strategic sourcing of Transportation and Logistics services, Strong analytical and strategic planning skills, Strong negotiation and commercial skills, Strong communication skills, both written and oral, Substantial understanding in contractual law governing Transportation and Logistics, Highly motivated; results oriented; able to learn quickly, Constructively questioning and challenging assumptions, Attention to detail; organized, Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word skills. Knowledge of MS Access Database and / or SQL programming desirable.
Additional information:
ABB reserves the right to withdraw the job publication at any given moment.
Location: Dubai,Generic, Emir. Contract type: Regular/Permanent Business Unit: NA Date posted: 2017-05-23 Job function: Purchasing and Supply Management Publication ID: AE58727184_E7 ABB ( ) is a leading global technology company in power and automation that enables utility, industry, and transport & infrastructure customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in roughly 100 countries and employs about 135,000 people.
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You are responsible for assessing transportation market trends and to design and execute sourcing strategies that leverage the purchasing power of ABB on a regional level enabling the TMC(s) to achieve the respective performance targets for the Transportation & Logistics categories in scope.
Tasks:
In this role, your main responsibilities will include;
• Sourcing Strategy - Leveraging the Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing (CIPS) process, implements effective sourcing strategies in line with business strategy ensuring that the supply base / suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements. Performs market analysis, track trends in pricing and supply dynamics, and compiles a commodity library for the organization.
• Procurement - Managing and conducting procurement activities using ABB’s standard’s procurement tools. Minimizing risk regarding quality and financial exposure by buying in accordance with quality and commercial procedures and in accordance with Company guidelines.
• Negotiation - Negotiating agreements with main suppliers and periodically renewing price lists, terms and conditions.
• Contracts – Adapting corporate contractual framework to the local business needs. Recommending frame agreements to management and executing upon approval. Providing ongoing oversight and contract management with suppliers.
• Supplier Agreements – Ensuring identification, investigation, and selection of appropriate suppliers (focusing on quality, delivery, cost and sustainability) in accordance with Company policies. Defining and establishing local standard agreements with all major suppliers. Providing and maintaining standard terms in purchase contracts / terms and conditions in line with Company directives and guidelines.
• Special programs – Designing and implementing cost-out programs and / or processes to reach financial targets.
• Business continuity – Applying and implementing SCM standards, tools, and processes focused on business continuity for the assigned groups of commodities.
• Budgets and Performance Targets – Contributing to and participates in setting and implementing budget and targets within the framework. Ensuring the category sourcing performance targets are achieved.
• Supply Base and Performance Management – Conducting regular supplier performance reviews and ensures that operational performance targets are met. Actively managing improvement initiatives when / where required. Supporting Global Quarterly Business Review process.
• People Leadership and Development – Where required, ensuring that the sourcing function is properly organized, staffed, skilled and directed. Guiding, motivates and develops direct and indirect subordinates within HR policies and Group Supply Chain Management excellence guidelines (knowledge management, functional training, etc.).
Requirements:
As the ideal candidate, you will have minimum of University Degree in related field, Minimum 05 years’ experience in Strategic sourcing of Transportation and Logistics services, Strong analytical and strategic planning skills, Strong negotiation and commercial skills, Strong communication skills, both written and oral, Substantial understanding in contractual law governing Transportation and Logistics, Highly motivated; results oriented; able to learn quickly, Constructively questioning and challenging assumptions, Attention to detail; organized, Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word skills. Knowledge of MS Access Database and / or SQL programming desirable.
Additional information:
ABB reserves the right to withdraw the job publication at any given moment.
Location: Dubai,Generic, Emir. Contract type: Regular/Permanent Business Unit: NA Date posted: 2017-05-23 Job function: Purchasing and Supply Management Publication ID: AE58727184_E7 ABB ( ) is a leading global technology company in power and automation that enables utility, industry, and transport & infrastructure customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in roughly 100 countries and employs about 135,000 people.
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