Procurement Specialist

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Procurement & Logistic Manager

Onsite, Mebane, NC

In this role, you will have the opportunity to ensure the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of the purchasing and logistics-related activities in the Procurement function to support the businesses. Each day, you will execute assigned activities as per ABB standard procedures. You will also showcase your expertise by delivering and participating in training programs as required to ensure compliance and to foster professional development.

• Executes purchasing and logistics strategies to support the business by optimizing costs, quality, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products;
  Designs and implements plans and effective strategies for local sourcing of products/materials to reach business targets.
• Supports the Procurement Manager in implementing effective local sourcing strategies in line with business strategy to meet current and future business requirements;
  Supports alignment between local procurement activities and division strategy.
• Applies and implements procurement standards, tools, and processes in their own area of responsibility to secure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.
• Tracks the procurement processes and activities and creates and updates reports, as required, following the ABB standards;
  Resolves issues related to procurement cost, quality, and delivery in their assigned area;
  Tracks internal and supplier performance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), quality issues, and implements related development actions.

• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, logistics, or supply chain roles within industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of metallic and plastic components used in electrical/mechanical assemblies.
• Experience using SAP and Ariba procurement processes, preferred
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Travel up to 20% (domestic and international)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and spoken) is a plus.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

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