Procurement Specialist - Cleveland, United States - B&R Industrial Automation

Description

Procurement Specialist

Take 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.

As a Procurement Specialist, you will be working in the procurement team in Analytical Service, Process Automation Measurement and Analytics in Cleveland, Ohio. You will be deciding on and implementing plans for local sourcing to achieve business targets and assist regional and global sourcing initiatives. In this role you will assist in the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of procurement & logistics activities, applying and implementing standards, tools, and processes to ensure good quality, on time delivery, optimal costs and sustainability.

This is a position with global grade

15

Your responsibilities

• Design and implement plans and effective strategies for local sourcing of products or materials to reach customer requirements and business targets
• Execute effective and transparent communication internally, externally and between different units and centers to drive cross collaboration
• Standardize processes and implement routines in line with global directives
• Track internal and supplier performance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), quality issues and implements related development actions
• Apply and implement procurement standards, tools and processes in the area of responsibility to secure quality, delivery, cost and sustainability
• Lead by example by demonstrating HSE (Health Safety and Environmental) best practices and business ethics in day to day operations, contract management and negotiations
• Deliver and participate in training programs as required to ensure compliance and foster professional development

Your background

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain management, purchasing or operations required
• Demonstrated experience working with enterprise resource planning and standard operating procedures
• Knowledge of SAP and SAP Ariba
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong project management and communication skills with the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
• Experience working in international environments and managing stakeholders at all levels
• A collaborative, solution focused approach and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Wellbeing program
• Healthcare plan

More about us

ABB's Measurement & Analytics division is among the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers of smart instrumentation and analyzers. With thousands of experts around the world and high-performance digital technology, ABB's team is dedicated to making measurement easy for its industrial and energy customers to let them operate more efficiently and profitably. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website 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: 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 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 or by sending an email to US- Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.