ABB LTD New Berlin , WI 53146
Posted 2 months ago
Project Procurement Specialist
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In this role, will be responsible for Project Procurement activities at Motion System Drives where you will be a key member of the Supply Chain Management team. This role will be located in New Berlin, WI, In this role, you will plan and execute procurement activities for enclosed Powertrain Packaging projects to support project objective achievement in terms of cost/budget, schedule, and supply quality. You will maintain a primary interface with the Project Manager, project team, category teams, and, as required, the customer on all Procurement & Logistics (PL) matters.
This position reports to
Supply Chain Manager
Your responsibilities
Collaborate with proposal, project, and category teams to determine necessary items for procurement during the project. Develop schedules, estimates, forecasts, and budgets for project procurement.
Align project supply chain activities with the SCM(Supply Chain Management) organization's sourcing strategies and approved vendor list, escalate exceptions to ensure best cost, quality, sustainability, and delivery performance
Manage relationships with suppliers in partnership with regional and global category management teams
Coordinate and monitor open purchase orders; reschedule orders when needed
Monitor the project procurement status and keep key stakeholders informed Proactively work to resolve issues related to procurement cost, quality, and delivery
Document general and special conditions for use on all project purchase documents, procurement procedures and plans, and ensure compliance
Optimize ABB inventories
Ensure on time payments to suppliers
Your background
Bachelor degree and 8 years of work experience or Associate degree and 10 years of work experience or High School Diploma/GED and 12 years of work experience required
Previous experience in project business in the industrial, manufacturing or automation sector required
Travel up to 30% required
Proficiency with an ERP (SAP highly preferred) and software applications such as MS-Office (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.) required
Strong data analytics with Continuous Improvement mindset and demonstrated negotiation skills in a multicultural, global business environment
A collaborative, flexible and solution-focused approach and strong written and spoken communication skills
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US
More about us
ABB System Drives is a global supplier of high-power, high-performance drives, drive systems and packages for industrial processes and large infrastructure applications. With our industry leading technology and global support, we help our customers, partners and equipment manufacturers with asset reliability, performance improvement and energy efficiency in mission critical applications. Our people and culture are the foundation of our success. We all together make the difference for our customers every day. 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.
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