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This position reports to:

Manufacturing Unit Manager

Summary

Responsible for an interface between Procurement and Engineering team. Drives procurement knowledge (market, suppliers, external intelligence) into the development process to optimize engineering cost, quality, and technology. Translates engineering requests into procurement parameters for execution.

Core responsibilities:

Coordinates all procurement activities for Research and Development (R&D) projects.
Acts as interface between the technology project team, local division Procurement teams, and division Procurement Category Managers, ensuring that project information is adequately shared between the project team and the various Procurement teams.
Responsible for procurement Gate Model activities, arranging project procurement gate meetings as required, and creating and maintaining the project related to procurement documents.
Responsible for estimating initial cost and quality, and achieving product cost and quality targets.
Works to optimize cost and quality at all stages of the development projects, including investment and test cost.
Works with local Procurement team and division Category Managers to find new potential materials or new potential suppliers for critical materials.
Selects, with the support of local Procurement team and division Category Managers, the prototype suppliers and final production material suppliers, in line with product cost requirements, future product footprint requirements, and procurement strategies, while ensuring sustainable quality and cost.
Manages the ordering and on-time delivery of the prototype parts directly with the suppliers for each project, in alignment with the critical project development and testing plan.
Supports the development of new lower cost suppliers to meet the level required for sustainable quality and on-time delivery.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Materials Science, or related)
3-6 years of relevant experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Product Development, R&D support, Supplier Quality, or Project Management
PC knowledge. Proficiency in: MS Office, Oracle, etc.• Experience working with managers, making presentations and reports.•
Comply with the rules, practices and regulations established by Quality, including ISO 9001; HSE, including ISO 14001, 50001, VPP; and Human Resources, the Employee Manual, the Assistance Policy, the Code of Conduct, among other.

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

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.

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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 https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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 https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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