Fornebu

Tommy Westby

Candidate advisor

Stig A. Gåre Andresen

Recruitment Advisor

<p><strong>At ABB, progress is an expectation – for you, your team, and the world. As a global leader in electrification and automation, we enable industries to run smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of power distribution – and you won’t run alone.</strong></p><h3>About the role</h3><p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Procurement Manager</strong> to lead our European procurement activities for the Secondary Gas-Insulated Switchgear (SGIS) business. Based in Skien (with flexibility for some work from Fornebu/Oslo), you will lead an international team of Procurement Specialists at two of our sites, in Norway and Poland. Together, you will ensure that ABB’s suppliers and sourcing strategies meet future demands – with particular focus on the industry’s SF6-free transition.</p><h3>Key responsibilities</h3><p>In this role, you will:</p><ul><li>Lead, develop and inspire a European procurement team, ensuring strong collaboration and high performance.</li><li>Define and implement sourcing strategies that secure competitiveness, supplier reliability and sustainability.</li><li>Align procurement activities with SGIS business goals, engaging stakeholders across Europe.</li><li>Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, driving improvements in cost, quality, delivery and risk management.</li><li>Ensure effective use of SAP Ariba and ABB’s global procurement frameworks.</li><li>Foster a culture of continuous improvement and integrity across all procurement processes.</li><li>Collaborate actively with colleagues from other factories worldwide as well with the global procurement team</li><li>Ensure full compliance of procurement activities with ABB internal control standards and regulatory requirements.</li></ul><h3>What we are looking for</h3><p>We are seeking a candidate with a <strong>strategic mindset, proven leadership skills and international procurement experience</strong>. You likely bring:</p><ul><li>A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or similar.</li><li>Strong experience in <strong>strategic procurement</strong> and supplier management.</li><li>Solid leadership skills, with a track record of building high-performing teams.</li><li>Experience from complex, international business environments.</li><li>Excellent communication skills in English (Norwegian is an advantage).</li><li>Familiarity with SAP Ariba is a plus.</li></ul><h3>What we offer</h3><p>At ABB, you are not just taking a job – you are gaining an opportunity to grow. We offer:</p><ul><li>An international role with significant impact on ABB’s European SGIS business.</li><li>Strong focus on personal development and career opportunities.</li><li>A collaborative and inclusive work environment.</li><li>Competitive salary with insurance and pension plans.</li><li>Access to fitness facilities, company cabins and social activities.</li><li>Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.</li></ul><p>As ABB is a supplier of critical infrastructure, background checks will be carried out in collaboration with Meditor for candidates receiving offers of employment.</p><h3>Interested in learning more?</h3><p>Contact our advisors in <strong>Batne, Stig A. Gåre Andresen</strong> or <strong>Tommy Westby</strong> for further information. If you want to apply, your CV and application may be registered via the application link. For privacy/GDPR reasons, we cannot accept applications by e-mail. All inquiries will be treated confidentially, and if desired, also towards our client until a formal application is submitted.</p><p> </p><p><i>We are <strong>Batne</strong>, a recruitment and staffing company that since 2008 has recruited leaders, specialists and employees for businesses in Vestfold and Telemark. We help companies find the right people, and candidates find the right job – whether for a temporary assignment, a project, or a long-term career move. We believe people want to spend time with those who make them better, and we create workplaces that people look back on with pride. We call this the key to the right hires.</i></p>

Strategic Procurement Leadership in a Global Tech Company