PROCUREMENT MANAGER BENELUX AN259

ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enables utility and industry costumers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 120,000 people.

ABB Benelux is the local representation of the global ABB concern.

With an annual external spend exceeding 100 million Euros the Supply Management department is key to the business organisation. Its main accountability is to create a competitive advantage by reducing the ‘Cost of Ownership’ for externally supplied materials and services.

In order to reinforce our Benelux team, we are currently looking for a (m/f):

PROCUREMENT MANAGER BENELUX AN259
Indirect Materials & Services
(based in Zaventem, Etten-Leur or Rotterdam)

Position:
You will develop and implement a Benelux-wide procurement process and aim for continued improvement in your areas of responsibility. You will report directly into the CEO. Your responsibilities include:

• Developing procurement management plans for the Benelux organisation through introduction of concrete goals and objectives as well as facilitating it’s cost-effective accomplishment;
• Ensuring procurement management operations are in accordance with global group policies, directives and procedures;
• Implementing a supplier qualification system and process;
• Supporting the business organisation in developing and negotiating SLA agreements with key suppliers and acting as focal point for external supplier contacts;
• Analyzing external spend and continuously seeking leverages to reduce Total Cost of Ownership;
• Guiding and coaching a team of supply management employees (including fleet management) and working closely together with the Buyers and Purchasers in the business organisation.

Profile: 

•  Higher education (min. Bachelor level) or equivalent based on experience;
• Minimum 5 years experience and a proven track record in a similar position;
• Good knowledge of English is a must, knowledge of Dutch and French is an asset;
• You have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written);
• You have a good understanding of business operations in a multinational environment;
• You present strong leadership and change management abilities;
• You are an excellent negotiator;
• You are result oriented and have a strong analytical mindset;
• You have outstanding interpersonal skills combined with intercultural sensitivity;
• You are prepared to travel within the Benelux region.

Our offer:
We offer a varied job in an international group which feels very strongly about the development of its staff. You will have the freedom to assume a whole variety of responsibilities within a quickly evolving environment. You can also count on a competitive compensation package in line with your capabilities and experience.

Questions?
For further information please contact Rina De Reys, on +32(0)477/068.691 or mail to dereys@inquest.be.

Applications
Please apply by meens of the button http://www.inquest.nl/extern/?refid=AN259 or call me on +32 (0)477/06.86.961.