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About the Role

This position serves as the Lead Buyer for robot system projects and paint booth projects delivered to customers. The role involves close collaboration with related departments to ensure successful project execution. The scope of purchased items includes peripheral equipment for robot systems, construction materials (electrical and mechanical), and on-site installation services, typically covering a wide variety of small-lot orders. The primary mission is to maximize project profitability by managing Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) while maintaining compliance with legal requirements and fostering strong supplier relationships. Additionally, the role requires alignment with global SCM to onboard suppliers according to global standards and achieve KPIs related to cost reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Executes purchasing and logistics strategies to support the business by optimizing costs, quality, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products.
• Designs and implements plans and effective strategies for local sourcing of products/materials to reach business targets.
• Supports the country SCM managers in implementing effective local sourcing strategies in line with business strategy to meet current and future business requirements.
• Supports alignment between local procurement activities and division strategy.
• Applies and implements procurement standards, tools, and processes in their own area of responsibility to secure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.
• Tracks the procurement processes and activities and creates and updates reports, as required, following the ABB standards.
• Resolves issues related to procurement cost, quality, and delivery in their assigned area.
• Tracks internal and supplier performance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), quality issues, and implements related development actions.
• Executes and implements new changes related to purchasing and logistics within their own area of responsibility.
• Delivers and participates in training programs as required to ensure compliance and foster professional development.
• Ensures effective and transparent communication internally, externally, and between different units and centers.
• Implements and ensures compliance with the ABB code of conduct, global and local standards, tools, policies, and processes in their assigned area.
• Ensures adherence to all relevant internal and statutory regulations and policies.
• Ensures integrity and compliance with ABB values and ethics in all activities.
• Demonstrates an understanding of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) terms, concept application, reporting, and risks.

Requirements

• Proven experience in subcontractor management, supplier relationship development.
• Understanding of related project business(Construction, equipment systems)
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate market insights into actionable strategies
• Confidence to lead negotiations, build trust, and engage with partners at all levels
• Self-driven, and able to work effectively in a fast-changing environment.
• Willingness to travel mainly domestically (~20 days/year)

Skills

• Fluency in English
• Japanese proficiency is a major advantage
• Familiarity with SAP MM module and SAP Ariba is desirable
• Electrical engineering experience at any level is considered a plus

Location

• Domestic

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Lead

About the Company

• At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner.
• As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen.
• This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company.
• We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics.
• SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing.
• By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.
• Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world.
• Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society.
• We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.
• We care At ABB, we care about our people and their stories.
• We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background.
• Diverse teams make us stronger.
• ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.
• We grow We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB.
• Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

Equal Opportunity

• We value people from different backgrounds.
• We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background.
• Diverse teams make us stronger.