Project Procurement Specialist
New Berlin, WI 
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Project Procurement SpecialistTake your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

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 is a position with global grade

13

This position reports to

Supply Chain Manager - System Drives

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. - 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.


Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB Inc.

ABB Inc. 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 sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:

http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
8+ years
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