Procurement and Logistics Specialist

About the role

This position reports to: Procurement Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Screen supplier capabilities including performing organizational, financial, health and safety and process capability assessments in accordance with ABB’s corporate supplier and subcontractor qualification policies and procedures.
• Conduct rigorous RFQ process including coordinating technical information exchange with engineering, statement of work reviews, analyzing quotation responses, detailed cost and gap analysis, and preparation of sourcing recommendations.
• Lead negotiations including final pricing and the establishment of supply contracts or master service agreements compliant with legal, customer requirements and ABB policies.
• Issue purchase orders and subcontract documentation.
• Manage supplier performance through the entire project by monitoring activities and deliveries against agreed milestones and in accordance with awarded contracts.
• Oversee subcontractor performance against budget and approve milestone payments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or business.
• Supply Chain Management (or related field) 8+ years of experience.
• Experience in utilities, electrical, oil and gas industry desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in industrial electrical products and services with ANSI / CSA standards (e.g. excitation system, switchgear, electrical cabinets, MV/LV switchgear, E-Houses, protection and control, automation, telecom, electrical installation).
• PMAC, Strategic Supply Chain Management certificate or CPSM certificate desirable.
• (Certified Professional in Supply Management), and knowledge of legal aspects of purchasing terms and conditions.
• Knowledge of SAP, handling subcontracts, procurement tools and quality processes.
• Understanding of Total cost of ownership concepts.
• Computer literate with emphasis on MS Office, and MS Project; (Excel Medium to Advanced is required).
• General understanding of technical specifications and engineering drawings.
• Self-motivated, organized team leader, able to communicate clearly across multiple disciplines (engineering, project management, finance, manufacturing, proposals, and sales).
• Proficient in English.

What's In It For You

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

More About Us

• ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.