Global Mobility Vendor Lead

In this role, you will have the opportunity to play a critical role in the coordination of global mobility initiatives within ABB. Each day, you will support the global mobility strategy within a designated geography or specialist area as a single point of contact case manager for assignees and the business. You will also showcase your expertise by offering end-to-end support and advice in all areas of assignment management.

The work model for the role is: hybrid.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Building and maintaining strategic relationships with global and local vendors, ensuring alignment with ABB’s Global Mobility model and seamless integration into assignment processes.
• Leading vendor selection, onboarding, and contract renewal processes, including managing RFQs and benchmarking global providers for cost efficiency, quality, and innovation.
• Defining, monitoring, and refining vendor KPIs and SLAs in collaboration with internal teams; tracking performance and acting as the main point of escalation for service delivery issues.
• Overseeing vendor invoicing processes and maintaining accurate records of agreements, service standards, and contacts in designated shared tools.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives related to vendor services, including compliance, technology integration, and consolidation of local vendors into a cohesive global program.
• Supporting the Head of Global Mobility on strategy execution and leading or contributing to cross-functional projects related to scope expansion, benefit rollout, and team enablement.

Qualifications for the role:

• You are highly skilled in vendor management, contract governance, and procurement strategy within the Global Mobility or HR Services sector.
• You have 5+ years of experience in managing vendor relationships, executing RFQs, driving service improvements, and aligning supplier performance with global business goals.
• (Optional) Working as a Global Mobility Vendor Manager or Procurement Specialist with responsibility for multi-country vendor ecosystems is a strong plus.
• Possess an enhanced knowledge of contract lifecycle tools, KPI/SLA tracking platforms, and shared documentation systems (e.g., SharePoint, ServiceNow, or similar).
• You are passionate about cross-functional collaboration and proactive problem-solving, and you are innovative around process optimization and compliance oversight.
• Degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Global Mobility, or a related field, with proven experience in managing strategic vendor partnerships.
• You are at ease communicating in English (C1 level), both in writing and speaking, within a global and multicultural environment.
• You hold current authorization to work in the country of employment and are open to occasional international travel, as required.

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