Procurement and Logistics Specialist

ABB•Cleveland, OH

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: Procurement Manager __ ABB is looking for a Procurement & Logistics Specialist to provide support to Energy Industries Division. As including but not limited to developing suppliers, conforming bid packages to project documents, validating and negotiating supplier bids, driving cost improvements, issuing purchase orders and minimizing the risks for equipment and materials used in electrical, telecom and automation projects. The work model for the role is: onsite/hybrid. This role is contributing to the Automation Division / Energy Industries Business Area / Supply Chain in United States (Cleveland, OH or Houston, TX).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or business, with 2+ years of experience with Supply Chain Management (or related field)
Knowledge and experience in industrial electrical products and services (e.g. excitation system, switchgear, electrical cabinets, MV/LV switchgear, E-Houses, protection and control, automation, telecom, electrical installation)
Some experience with ERP systems, ideally SAP, with knowledge of procurement tools, handling subcontracts, legal aspects of purchasing, and strong communication/negotiation skills.
Ability to travel at around 10%

Nice To Haves

PMAC, Strategic Supply Chain Management certificate or CPSM certificate desirable. (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
Experience in utilities, electrical, oil and gas industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

Understand project targets and design and implement plan for local sourcing to reach the business targets across a portfolio of automation projects.
Screen supplier capabilities including performing organizational, financial, health and safety and process capability assessments in accordance with ABBs corporate supplier and subcontractor qualification policies and procedures.
Prepare comprehensive bid packages, conduct bidder’s conferences and provide clarifications.
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.
Support negotiation of supplier terms and conditions in collaboration with Corporate Legal to ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and secure favorable outcomes.

Benefits

Health, Life & Disability Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program Retirement
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.