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Join ABB Robotics and shape the future of intelligent automation. As an IS Vendor Management Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring our global vendor ecosystem delivers maximum value—financially, operationally, and strategically. This is your opportunity to work across borders, collaborate with diverse teams, and influence how ABB Robotics partners with the world’s leading technology providers.

Your responsibilities:

• Managing day-to-day interactions with assigned vendors, ensuring service levels and KPIs are met
• Supporting financial tracking, invoice verification, and purchase order management
• Collecting and analyzing vendor performance data to prepare dashboards and reports
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders across IS, Finance, Procurement, and Robotics
• Contributing to vendor portfolio optimization and cost-efficiency initiatives

You will also support vendor governance activities such as audits and reviews, assist in contract amendments and negotiations, and act as the first escalation point for operational performance issues. Your insights will help identify risks, drive corrective actions, and improve our vendor governance model. You’ll stay ahead of market trends and apply best practices to strengthen ABB’s vendor relationships globally.

The position is global.

Your background:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or sourcing
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Finance, Technology, or related field
• Strong understanding of contractual, financial, and commercial aspects of vendor management
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions and geographies

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 2th.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.