Supplier Capacity Development Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Poland, +3 more countries.

📋 Description

• Create and implement a unified external supplier capacity development strategy across the ELDS MV Switchgear Business Line factories.

• Identify, prioritize, evaluate, and enhance critical external suppliers to expand capacity and fulfill mid- and long-term material requirements.

• Develop and standardize methodologies for supplier identification, prioritization, assessment, and development.

• Lead the prioritization of suppliers using risk profiles and alternative sourcing options.

• Design supplier assessment and development tools, such as self-assessment surveys and on-site audit playbooks.

• Coordinate the rollout of methodologies across factories, ensuring uniform implementation and knowledge sharing.

• Assist factory teams in evaluating supplier readiness and formulating milestone-based supplier development roadmaps.

• Facilitate cross-factory collaboration and engage with global suppliers.

• Create KPIs and compile findings along with supplier development roadmaps.

• Monitor the implementation of roadmaps and verify supplier readiness for capacity expansion.

• Communicate and coordinate with factories, procurement, supply chain, and quality teams.

• Identify, escalate, and mitigate critical supplier capacity risks affecting the entire business line.

• Develop and sustain training materials and guidance documentation.

• Promote continuous enhancement of capacity evaluation methodologies.

• Organize cross-functional working groups and project teams.

• Cultivate relationships with external suppliers and support providers/auditors.

• Provide regular reports, progress reviews, coaching, and alignment with stakeholders.

• Ensure adherence to ABB values, the code of conduct, HSE requirements, and relevant regulations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in supply chain management.

• Strong understanding of supplier dynamics, sourcing strategies, and capacity risk evaluation.

• Experience in a complex multinational environment.

• Proven experience leading multi-country projects in a global or regional capacity.

• Previous experience in the energy sector.

• Proficient in data analysis and reporting.

• Ability to interpret complex datasets, establish KPIs, and convert findings into actionable recommendations.

• Background in process development and standardization, including designing and implementing methodologies, tools, and frameworks across multiple sites or organizations.

• Experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration.

• Capability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and achieve results in a complex, matrixed environment.

• Experience in quality and compliance management.

• Familiarity with audit processes, supplier assessment tools, and regulatory standards.

• Background in operations and capacity planning.

• Practical knowledge of manufacturing environments and assessing and enhancing supplier production capabilities.

• Strong stakeholder management skills across various geographies and functions.

• Proven problem-solving and root cause analysis abilities.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Quick learner in a fast-paced environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Details of compensation, variable compensation, and benefits package will be shared with candidates advancing to the first interview stage for a European Union location.

• Hybrid/remote work model.

• Global work environment.

• Opportunities for coaching and development through methodology and best practices.