Robotics Local Sourcing - Factory

ABB•Auburn Hills, MI

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment. This Position reports to: Supply Chain Manager In this role, you will have the opportunity to support regional/global sourcing initiatives either under the leadership of a regional/global Category Manager or independently if under a defined threshold. You will communicate with vendors on the commercial side, discussing pricing, payment terms, etc…. Will ensure purchasing activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures. This is a hybrid work opportunity, based in Auburn Hills, MI.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required. Focus on Supply Chain preferred.
5+ years experience with procurement sourcing, new vendors launch, local sourcing for tariff tasks related, new project introduction to the USA factory.
Previous experience in technical sourcing, mechanical procurement in global companies.
Preferred working experience with SAP or other equivalent ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Execute strategies to optimize cost, quality, and supplier reliability for products and materials.
Local Sourcing Plans: Design and implement effective local sourcing strategies to achieve business targets and future requirements.
Cost Reduction Initiatives: Lead cost-saving projects to meet budget requirements and maintain competitive pricing for ABB Robotics products.
Tariff Mitigation: Develop and implement strategies to minimize the impact of tariffs through supplier diversification, regional sourcing, and cost optimization initiatives.
Procurement Standards: Apply and maintain procurement tools, processes, and standards to ensure compliance and performance in quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.
Global & Local Alignment: Collaborate with global and local category teams to ensure sourcing strategies meet business needs.

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)
Time off 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.