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You will be mainly accountable for: Leveraging the Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing process for implementing effective sourcing strategies in line with business strategy and ensuring that the supply base/suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements . 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.

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 The work model for the role is: Hybrid, Florence, SC or Mebane/Cary, NC area 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. You will be mainly accountable for: <ul><li>Leveraging the Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing process for implementing effective sourcing strategies in line with business strategy and ensuring that the supply base/suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements </li><li>Managing planning and tracking of procurement activities, cost budgets, emerging country spending, and savings forecasts. </li><li>Negotiating agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renews price lists, and terms and conditions </li><li>Ensuring identification, investigation, and selection of appropriate suppliers (focusing on quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability) in accordance with company policies. </li></ul>Qualifications for the role:<ul><li>Bachelor degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering preferred; International Trade, Business Management, Industrial engineering, will be considered </li><li>Minimum 5 years' experience in Indirect Procurement and field service sourcing projects administration </li><li>Proficient costing and negotiation skills, with lean process knowledge to ensure cost efficiency; experience with general contractors and manpower services preferred </li><li>Demonstrated ability in people relations, stakeholder engagement, and adept organizational skills. </li><li>Proficiency in MS Excel, data analysis, SAP Ariba and SAP MM for sourcing and procurement activities. </li><li>Excellent communication skills and project management skills with an ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams and deliver complex strategic initiatives </li><li>Must be able to travel up to 20% (domestic) </li><li>Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US. </li></ul>More about us ABB's Service Division partners with our customers to improve the availability, reliability, predictability and sustainability of electrical products and installations. The Division's extensive service portfolio offers product care, modernization, and advisory services to improve performance, extend equipment lifetime and deliver new levels of operational and sustainable efficiency. We help customers keep resources in use for as long as possible, extracting the maximum value from them, and then recovering and regenerating products and materials at the end of their useful life. Why ABB? 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: 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. ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees [excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico] Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more Health, Life & Disability<ul><li>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. </li><li>Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus </li><li>Vision benefit </li><li>Company paid life insurance (2X base pay) </li><li>Company paid AD&D (1X base pay) </li><li>Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums </li><li>Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid </li><li>Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay. </li><li>Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance </li><li>Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption </li><li>Employee discount program </li></ul>Retirement<ul><li>401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions </li><li>Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP) </li></ul> Time off Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy. #LI-hybrid Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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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 __ The work model for the role is: Hybrid, Florence, SC or Mebane/Cary, NC area 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. You will be mainly accountable for: <ul><li>Leveraging the Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing process for implementing effective sourcing strategies in line with business strategy and ensuring that the supply base/suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements </li><li>Managing planning and tracking of procurement activities, cost budgets, emerging country spending, and savings forecasts. </li><li>Negotiating agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renews price lists, and terms and conditions </li><li>Ensuring identification, investigation, and selection of appropriate suppliers (focusing on quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability) in accordance with company policies. </li></ul>Qualifications for the role:<ul><li>Bachelor degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering preferred; International Trade, Business Management, Industrial engineering, will be considered </li><li>Minimum 5 years' experience in Indirect Procurement and field service sourcing projects administration </li><li>Proficient costing and negotiation skills, with lean process knowledge to ensure cost efficiency; experience with general contractors and manpower services preferred </li><li>Demonstrated ability in people relations, stakeholder engagement, and adept organizational skills. </li><li>Proficiency in MS Excel, data analysis, SAP Ariba and SAP MM for sourcing and procurement activities. </li><li>Excellent communication skills and project management skills with an ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams and deliver complex strategic initiatives </li><li>Must be able to travel up to 20% (domestic) </li><li>Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US. </li></ul>More about usABB's Service Division partners with our customers to improve the availability, reliability, predictability and sustainability of electrical products and installations. The Division's extensive service portfolio offers product care, modernization, and advisory services to improve performance, extend equipment lifetime and deliver new levels of operational and sustainable efficiency. We help customers keep resources in use for as long as possible, extracting the maximum value from them, and then recovering and regenerating products and materials at the end of their useful life. Why ABB?What's in it for youWe 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: 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. ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico] Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more Health, Life & Disability<ul><li>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. </li><li>Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus </li><li>Vision benefit </li><li>Company paid life insurance (2X base pay) </li><li>Company paid AD&D (1X base pay) </li><li>Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums </li><li>Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid </li><li>Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay. </li><li>Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance </li><li>Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption </li><li>Employee discount program </li></ul>Retirement<ul><li>401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions </li><li>Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP) </li></ul>Time offSalaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy. #LI-hybrid Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation. We see our purpose as being to enable a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting our engineering and digitalization expertise, we help industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. We call this: ‘Engineered to Outrun.’ We have around 110,000 employees worldwide and a history that stretches back more than 140 years.

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