Procurement Specialist

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This position reports to:

VP, Procurement US & LATAM

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Our Procurement Specialist will manage all indirect purchases for our Memphis office which serves as the hub or our US/LATM operations for the Installation Products division. This role will ensure the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of the purchasing and logistics-related activities in the Procurement function to support the business including management of our supplier onboarding process. This is an excellent opportunity to continue your growth as a Procurement and Supply Chaim professional by working closely with business leaders and internal customers to support the needs and priorities of the business while leveraging your experience and technology to continuously improve how we serve the business. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, customer focused go-getter who enjoys balancing daily responsibilities with continuous improvement and compliance.

The work model for the role is onsite in Memphis, TN (#LI-Onsite).

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Executes purchasing and logistics strategies to support the US/ LATM Installation Products 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.

• Provide excellent internal customer service by training ABB requestors to generate purchase requisitions within compliance guidelines.

• Manager our ELOP supplier onboarding process for US/ LATM Installation Products region including but not limited to new supplier registration, vetting supplier qualifications and accurate data management for suppliers

• Supports the Procurement leadership team in implementing effective local sourcing strategies in line with business strategy to meet current and future business requirements.

Qualifications for the role:

• BA/BS in Business Management or related field.

• 2-5 years of procurement or purchasing experience or supply chain management

• Proficiency with software applications such as MS-Office (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.), Power BI, SAP Ariba along with strong data management and analytical skills.

• A collaborative, solution-focused approach with Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills

• Solid project management skills with the ability to navigate a fast-paced global organization.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with track record of project management skills and attention to detail.

• Track record of ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

What's in it for you:

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the 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 Individuals with Disabilities 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.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $XX and $XX annually and is bonus eligible.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

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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

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions

• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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