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Your role and responsibilities

For our Low Voltage Switchgear business unit, we are looking for a new colleague to join us as a Supply Chain Engineer.

We are seeking a professional who is eager to contribute to the development of the supply chain, identify new business opportunities, and drive cost optimization initiatives.

You will act as a key partner to both suppliers and internal teams, and your decisions will directly contribute to the competitiveness of our products.

The work model for the role is: onsite

This role is contributing to the ELSP unit in Blučina, Czech Republic.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Preparing and leading sourcing and tender processes, including all required documentation
• Identifying, selecting, and developing new suppliers
• Managing and developing relationships with existing suppliers, including supplier evaluation and support for ongoing collaboration
• Negotiating commercial terms with a focus on cost, quality, and delivery reliability
• Collaborating with internal teams to optimize material costs and improve supply chain efficiency
• Supporting supplier audits
• Identifying and implementing cost-saving projects and other continuous improvement initiatives
• Reporting and close cooperation with other departments
• Working with the SAP ERP system

Qualifications for the role

• Communicative level of English and Czech, enabling daily communication and negotiations with suppliers
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with SAP is considered an advantage
• Process-oriented mindset and strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently, attention to detail, proactive approach, and strong execution skills
• Valid Category B driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally
• Previous experience in strategic purchasing or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment is an advantage

Benefits

We also offer our employees the following benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• Option to work from home (Home Office) with a financial contribution
• Annual financial bonus
• 25 days of vacation
• Annual salary review
• Opportunity for further career growth in the Czech Republic and worldwide
• MultiSport card
• Meal allowance
• Contribution to the benefits portal (2-3% of monthly salary)
• Referral bonus for recommending a new employee
• Opportunity for education – internal/external professional courses, language courses, and conferences
• Company events (Christmas party, team buildings, family days, and more)
• Assistance line – professional psychological counseling
• Additional leave for extraordinary life events and support for expectant parents
• Accident insurance
• Discounts on ABB electrical installation materials
• Discounts with our partners (electronics, gastronomy, car purchases, train travel, etc.)

More about us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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