IS Global Vendor Manager ABB Robotics

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IS Global Vendor Manager, ABB Robotics

At ABB, we are committed to driving innovation and transformation across industries. As part of our Robotics company, you will help shape the future of automation by leading strategic vendor partnerships that deliver commercial value, performance, and innovation. We are seeking an experienced IS Vendor and Contract Manager to oversee our global vendor portfolio and guide our supplier ecosystem through continuous improvement and digital evolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute ABB Robotics’ global vendor management strategy, aligned with business transformation goals
• Lead governance forums and maintain executive-level relationships with key global vendors
• Manage and negotiate contracts across a 100M USD+ annual vendor portfolio, ensuring financial discipline and risk mitigation
• Drive vendor performance through KPIs, SLAs, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Promote vendor-led innovation to support ABB’s automation and digitalization agenda
  
  

In this role, you will also lead a global team, collaborate with stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, Legal, IS, and Business Units, and act as the senior escalation point for vendor issues. You will guide vendors through transitions to new service models, including cloud adoption, and ensure alignment with ABB Robotics’ long-term objectives.

Your background

• Master’s degree in Business, Technology, or a related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in vendor management, sourcing, or procurement
• Minimum 8 years of global vendor accountability across regions and business units
• Proven track record managing vendor portfolios exceeding 100 million USD annually
• Strong expertise in contract negotiation, financial oversight, and governance frameworks
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with C-level stakeholders
  
  

Exciting Career Opportunity in Robotics

This role is part of ABB’s Robotics business, which is preparing to become an independent company. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a dynamic and fast-paced organization at the forefront of robotics innovation. As we transition into a separate entity outside the ABB Group, you’ll have the chance to shape the future, grow your career, and work alongside world-class experts in a more agile and entrepreneurial environment.

What’s in it for you?

At ABB Robotics, you’ll be part of a global leader in automation and innovation. We offer a dynamic and inclusive environment where your ideas and leadership make a real impact. You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, visionary teams, and have the opportunity to shape the future of robotics on a global scale.

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward.

Our benefits? Competitive, comprehensive, and crafted with you in mind.

Welcome with your application! Last day to apply is November the 9th.

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