Regional Sourcing Manager, Trade & Logistics

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This Position reports to: Head of Trade & Logistics Your role and responsibilities: Manage and support the development and execution of the Motion India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA) logistics strategy, ensuring safe, compliant, reliable, and cost-effective logistics operations across the region. Scope includes transportation and related logistics services, with responsibility for supplier management, sourcing activities, service performance, business continuity, and cost optimization. The work model for the role is: #LI-Onsite You will be mainly accountable for: Category Ownership & Sourcing Execution-Own regional road freight sourcing activities, including RFQs, supplier selection, carrier nominations, negotiations, and contract implementation. Cost & Performance Management-Track savings, drive productivity initiatives, and manage supplier performance to deliver cost-efficient and reliable logistics services. Supplier & Stakeholder Management-Manage supplier onboarding, compliance, and operational performance while serving as the primary regional contact for logistics providers and internal stakeholders. Global Category Support-Support global transportation category initiatives through regional market intelligence, lane data, supplier insights, and implementation support. Operational Support-Resolve supplier and operational issues to ensure service continuity, compliance, and business performance. Qualifications for the role: Bachelor’s degree in business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Transportation, or a related field Experience in transportation and logistics sourcing and supplier management. Good understanding of logistics operations, cost models, financial metrics, and performance management. Well-developed methodological, digital, commercial, and problem-solving skills. Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities. Tactical and strategic thinking with a continuous improvement mindset. More about us: ABB Motion provides leading technology, products, solutions and related services to industrial customers to increase energy efficiency, improve safety and reliability, and maintain precise control over processes. The portfolio includes motors, generators and drives for a wide range of applications in all industrial sectors. Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe. Recruitment Fraud Warning ABB never asks for payment from job applicants. All genuine job offers follow a formal application and interview process. View current job openings and apply at: https://careers.abb/global/en/home For more information, read our full fraud warning notice at: https://global.abb/group/en/careers/how-to-apply/fraud-warning