What to expect interviewing for supply chain roles at ABB: an HR or recruiter screen, a manager conversation, fit and collaboration questions, and role-specific technical probing such as SAP or manufacturing basics.
$80K
Avg. Base Comp
$95K
Avg. Total Comp
2-3 rounds
Typical Rounds
3-4 weeks
Process Length
The reports behind this guide come from four people who interviewed for ABB supply chain-adjacent roles: a buyer (Einkäufer), a procurement specialist, a manufacturing engineer and a master scheduler planner. None of them was titled Supply Chain Analyst, so treat the details as a guide to ABB's style rather than a fixed analyst script.
The pattern in these reports is a recruiter or HR conversation first, then a conversation with a hiring manager. The buyer describes a Teams call with HR about background, university education and handling difficult moments, followed by online psychometric and English tests. The master scheduler describes a roughly 15-minute recruiter screen and then an in-person round with the hiring manager and another manager.
Role-specific depth varied by function. The buyer was asked to work through a stress-strain graph for a spring. The master scheduler faced specific SAP questions, and the manufacturing engineer discussed manufacturing processes, systems experience and language skills. For an analyst role, it makes sense to be ready to explain the tools and data you have used and how they support planning or sourcing decisions.
Fit questions matter. The procurement specialist, who interviewed virtually with several teams, was asked why ABB, whether travel would be a problem, how they would work with people outside their own group and where they saw themselves in five years. The buyer was told that ABB hires good people from outside supply chain too.
Three of the four reports ended in offers. The scheduler, who was not selected, was asked what other roles they would consider and then waited weeks for an answer, so have a focused answer about why this specific role.
Synthesized from 4 candidate reports by our editorial team.
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Synthesized from candidate reports. Individual experiences may vary.
Candidates report an initial call, often by Teams or phone, with a recruiter or HR contact. One described about 15 minutes of screening questions. Others covered background, education, work experience and how they handle difficult situations. Expect to explain your experience and why this role interests you.
One candidate, who interviewed for a buyer role, reports completing an online psychometric test and an English language test after the HR round, and found both straightforward. Others did not mention assessments, so they may depend on the role or location. Ask your recruiter whether any tests apply.
Candidates report a more role-specific conversation with the potential manager, in person in two cases. Topics included a stress-strain graph problem, SAP expertise, manufacturing processes and systems experience, alongside behavioral questions. The mix likely varies by function, so prepare to discuss the tools and processes in your own background.
One procurement candidate reports virtual conversations with operations, global team members and people at several levels. Questions covered why ABB, travel, working with teams outside their group, remote collaboration and a five-year outlook. Prepare concrete examples of cross-functional work and communication.
Reports differ. One candidate describes about three to four weeks from application to offer, and another says under a month. The master scheduler reports weeks of limited updates before a rejection. Candidates may want to follow up politely and ask about next steps after each round.
