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reporting to: p&l manager
at abb, we help industries become more efficient and cleaner. Progress is expected from you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we provide what you need to succeed. Growth can be challenging, but at abb, you will never run alone. Run what runs the world.
reporting to: p&l manager
your role and responsibilities:
develop, plan, and implement procurement strategies focused on optimizing costs, quality, delivery, and supplier reliability for an assigned category or groups of categories. Ensure execution according to company, procurement, and supply management procedures. Recommend frame agreements to management and execute upon approval.
the work model is: #l-onsite.
this role contributes to the elsp electrification products in monterrey, n.l., mexico. Main stakeholders include plant managers, hub manager, p&f manager.
main responsibilities:
* implement effective sourcing strategies aligned with business strategy, ensuring supply base capability and capacity.
* manage procurement planning, tracking activities, budgets, spending, and savings forecasts.
* negotiate agreements with main suppliers, renew price lists, and terms periodically.
* identify, investigate, and select appropriate suppliers focusing on quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability in accordance with company policies.
qualifications:
* experience with cost reduction projects, sourcing, dual sourcing, negotiation, and the elsp p&l sourcing steel parts market.
* over 7 years of experience in sourcing/procurement/supply chain for steel.
* strong knowledge in sourcing, supply chain, localization, make vs. Buy, dual sourcing.
* understanding of sheet metal specifications, drawings, manufacturing processes, and supplier negotiation, cost analysis, and payment terms optimization.
* experience with e-sourcing platforms, rfqs, and auction processes for direct materials.
* extensive knowledge in sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing.
* advanced english level.
we value diverse backgrounds. Submit your application today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about us and the impact of our solutions worldwide.
job reference: jr00002894
seniority level
* mid-senior level
employment type
* full-time
job function
* marketing and sales
industries
* automation machinery manufacturing
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