Supply Chain Engineer

ABB•Houston, TX

1d•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. Your role and responsibilities In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop, plan, and implement procurement strategy focused on optimizing costs, quality, delivery, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products for an assigned category or group of categories. Each day, you will ensure execution in accordance with company, procurement, and supply base management instructions and procedures. You will also showcase your expertise by recommending frame agreements to management and executing upon approval. The work model for the role is: hybrid. This role is contributing to the Automation, Marine and Ports Division. You will be mainly accountable for: Leading supplier sourcing, qualification, and commercial engagement to ensure a competitive, resilient supply base aligned with business strategy. Negotiating pricing, terms & conditions, and long-term agreements with key suppliers, ensuring optimal commercial value and risk mitigation. Managing supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery, lead time) and drive corrective actions, claims, and continuous improvement initiatives. Supporting bid and proposal activities by providing market intelligence, cost analysis, and sourcing strategies to strengthen commercial competitiveness. Leading RFQ activities by identifying qualified suppliers, issuing bid requests, ensuring competitive bidding, evaluating commercial proposals, performing cost and market analyses, and recommending sourcing strategies that support bid and proposal efforts while maximizing value, competitiveness, and supply chain performance. Developing and adapt contractual frameworks, lead bid evaluations, and ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements. Our team dynamics Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Requirements

Strong commercial acumen with proven experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost optimization.
A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar field and minimum 5 years relevant experience
Industry experience in sectors such as marine, ports, heavy industry, or electrical engineering.
Demonstrated expertise in supplier relationship management, including performance management and development.
Ability to analyze and evaluate RFQs, bids, and commercial proposals to drive best-value decisions.
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills in a global, matrixed environment.
Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate analysis into actionable commercial strategies.

Responsibilities

Develop, plan, and implement procurement strategy focused on optimizing costs, quality, delivery, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products for an assigned category or group of categories.
Ensure execution in accordance with company, procurement, and supply base management instructions and procedures.
Recommend frame agreements to management and execute upon approval.
Lead supplier sourcing, qualification, and commercial engagement to ensure a competitive, resilient supply base aligned with business strategy.
Negotiate pricing, terms & conditions, and long-term agreements with key suppliers, ensuring optimal commercial value and risk mitigation.
Manage supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery, lead time) and drive corrective actions, claims, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support bid and proposal activities by providing market intelligence, cost analysis, and sourcing strategies to strengthen commercial competitiveness.
Lead RFQ activities by identifying qualified suppliers, issuing bid requests, ensuring competitive bidding, evaluating commercial proposals, performing cost and market analyses, and recommending sourcing strategies that support bid and proposal efforts while maximizing value, competitiveness, and supply chain performance.
Develop and adapt contractual frameworks, lead bid evaluations, and ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.

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
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
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.