INCTC Procurement & Logistics Manager

Role overview

INCTC Procurement & Logistics Manager at ABB

As Procurement & Logistics Manager, you will lead sourcing, procurement, logistics, and supplier management for R&D operations in the Corporate Technology Center.

This Position reports to.

Responsibilities

• You will deliver cost optimization, supplier performance, and compliance while keeping projects on schedule and the R&D operations running smoothly.
• The work model for the role is: #LI-Onsite.
• This role is contributing to the Process Automation Business in Technology Division in Bangalore, India .
• You will be mainly accountable for.
• Strategy & Sourcing.
• Develop and execute procurement and logistics strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead strategic sourcing for R&D projects, ensuring supplier capability, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Champion procurement transformation, including e-sourcing tools, spend analytics, and automation of Purchase-to-Pay (P2P).
• Partner with R&D from the design stage to flag supply risks and long-lead items early.
• Procurement Operations.
• Manage end-to-end procurement, including P2P, supplier negotiations, contract management, and spend optimization.
• Manage Capex and Opex procurement in line with organizational policies.
• Oversee supplier qualification, performance management, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Work with Finance to ensure accurate goods receipt, invoice processing, and financial reporting.
• Logistics & Statutory Compliance.
• Coordinate logistics and customs clearance for imports and exports.
• Ensure compliance with Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) or equivalent requirements and other statutory regulations, including filings, audits, and license renewals.
• Lead asset management, including IT hardware and software lifecycle management and asset tracking.
• Governance & Continuous Improvement.
• Own the Procurement & Logistics processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards, ISO requirements, and internal controls.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Reporting & Stakeholder Support.
• Track and report procurement and logistics KPIs, such as cost savings, supplier on-time delivery, PO cycle time, and compliance rate.
• Coach stakeholders on process compliance and best practices.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 12-15 years in procurement, supply chain, or logistics, ideally within engineering or R&D environments.
• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and procurement operations.
• Experience in supplier compliance, risk management, and supplier development, including prototype-to-production supplier readiness.
• Strong knowledge of Indian customs regulations, statutory compliance, and import/export processes.
• Experience supporting R&D projects, engineering services, or technology-driven businesses.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to drive change and work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management or Business Management.
• Experience with AI-enabled and digital procurement tools, and a track record of adopting them to improve efficiency and decision-making.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Knowledge of automation, electrification, motion technologies, or industrial sectors.

Preferred qualifications and skills

• Preferred.

Employment details

• Location: Bangalore [Karnātaka] [India]

About the employer

• At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen.
• At ABB, we are on a mission to help industries outrun – leaner and cleaner.
• With our leading technologies in electrification and automation, we help all industries run at high performance and become more productive, efficient, and sustainable so they can outperform.
• 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.
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Additional role details

• 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.
• R&D Local Unit Lead.