ABB LTD Bartlesville , OK 74006
Posted 3 weeks ago
Procurement Agent
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Working in the procurement team in Process Automation and Measurement Analytics in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, you will be deciding on and implementing plans for local sourcing to achieve business targets and assist regional and global sourcing initiatives. You are responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of procurement & logistics activities. This includes applying and implementing standards, tools, and processes towards achieving Key Performance Indicators established for the category such as cost reduction, improving average payment terms with suppliers, reducing sole sourced spend, improving quality and fulfillment from supply base along with on-time delivery, optimal costs and sustainability. This position will have a specific focus of Strategic Sourcing regarding supplier development.
This position reports to
Procurement Manager
Your responsibilities
Procurement: Designs and implements plans for local sourcing to reach the business targets
Supports global sourcing initiatives as required
Negotiate agreements with suppliers to optimize inventory, quality, cost, and obtain best terms & conditions for ABB
Manages supply risk by eliminating single sources for new critical components
Excellence: Applies and implements PL standards, tools and processes in the area of responsibility to secure quality, delivery, cost and sustainability
Responsible for all Procurement gate model activities, arranging project Procurement gate meetings as required and creating and maintaining the project related to Procurement documents
Reporting: Creates and updates reports, as required, following the ABB standards
Change management: Executes and implements new directions within the area of responsibility
Compliance: Applies standards on health, safety, environment and business ethics within operational work, contract management and negotiations
Training: Delivers and participates in training programs as required for compliance and professional development
Communication: Executes effective and transparent communication internally, externally and between different units and centers
Process: Standardizes processes and implements routines as per Group directives/instructions
Your background
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or business administration in Supply
Chain Management or related technical/STEM field of study, MBA a plus
Minimum 8 years experience in a Procurement or Manufacturing Environment performing sourcing activities and/or new
product supply base development creating commodity strategies ensuring quality, service and cost competitive supply
base; performing procurement and materials management including identifying cost drivers, world demand and supply for
commodities like: steel, copper, aluminum and zinc; negotiating procurement contracts; and commuting across teams and
presenting to stakeholders.
Experience in supplier relations, Supplier Management, thorough knowledge of procurement tools, quality processes and
understanding of commercial and legal terms and standard procurement procedures a plus.
Strong analytical skills, Self motivated and strong communication and negotiation skills.
Able to excel in a group setting exhibiting teamwork and as an individual contributor as the situation requires.
Experience in Cost Engineering, Sourcing, Quality and Proposals a plus.
Electrical and/or automation industry background considered a plus.
Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
ISM/CPSM certificate desirable (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
Strong experience with ERP systems, SAP preferred, SAP Ariba is a plus.
Strong MS Excel skills, pivot tables a plus
Knowledge of engineering drawings
Knowledge of trade import and exports
Project management experience a plus
Up to 10% domestic and international travel
Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement, rapidly respond to unforeseen developments and initiate actions to
reduce adverse impact.
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
Benefits
Retirement plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Wellbeing program
Healthcare plan
More about us
ABB's Measurement & Analytics division is among the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers of smart instrumentation and analyzers. With thousands of experts around the world and high-performance digital technology, ABB's team is dedicated to making measurement easy for its industrial and energy customers to let them operate more efficiently and profitably. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. myBenefitsABB.com
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