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ABB AS
Snarøyveien 30, 1360 Fornebu
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Job Description
Supply Chain Manager – ABB Coast Guard & Navy
ABB is looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join our Coast Guard & Navy business -- a key role in delivering advanced maritime projects.
In this position, you will shape supplier strategies, manage procurement processes, and lead commercial negotiations across the full project lifecycle -- from early tender phases to project completion.
Your responsibilities
As a Supply Chain Manager, you will:
- Develop and manage the supplier base by leading pre-qualification, evaluating technical and commercial capabilities, and ensuring alignment with ABB standards for quality, compliance, and sustainability.
- Support sales and tender activities by working closely with sales teams, managing supplier dialogue, and contributing to pricing, risk assessments, and competitive proposals.
- Lead contract management and negotiations, including drafting terms and conditions and negotiating pricing, delivery schedules, warranties, and key obligations.
- Drive strategic sourcing and market insight by monitoring supplier markets, identifying new partners, and contributing to long-term supplier strategies.
- Collaborate across functions and projects, working closely with engineering, sales, and project management while monitoring supplier performance and addressing risks, delays, and quality issues.
What we offer
- A key role in a leading global technology company.
- Opportunity to shape supplier strategies in a specialized and growing market.
- Strong collaboration across disciplines and international environments.
- A company committed to innovation, sustainability, and development.
Requirements
- Higher education in business, engineering, logistics, or a related field.
- Solid experience in supply chain management, sourcing, or commercial project roles.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Ability to think analytically, structured, and strategically.
- Experience from maritime, defense, or industrial sectors is an advantage.
Skills
Supply Chain ManagementStrategic SourcingContract ManagementCommercial NegotiationsProcurement ProcessesRisk AssessmentProject Lifecycle Management
Experience
mid-level