Procurement Specialist

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This position reports to

Manager, Supply Chain Management 2

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will support the implementation, maintenance and compliance of Procurement practice approved activities. Executes assigned activities based on the standard procedures. The work model for the role is: Remote This role is contributing to the Process Automation Process Industries division. You will be mainly accountable for: • Sourcing as required to meet customer requirements; working with challenging suppliers to maintain agreed terms and deliveries • Working with a multitude of different types of suppliers and different requests as needed by the business • Working closely with suppliers to ensure all invoicing procedures are properly followed. Drive the proper actions with the project team and suppliers to resolve invoicing discrepancies and promote proper payments. Engage proper functions, which may include AP, Goods Receipt team, Controllers, Suppliers, Project team, etc. • Remaining up to date on all ABB procurement systems/tools. Play a proactive role in problem prevention/solving during the project life and perform as the procurement specialist/expert for your project teams Our team dynamics You will join a dynamic and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, purchasing, or operations; or high school diploma and 9+ years' experience in supply management.
• Sound knowledge of procurement processes
• Negotiation tactics
• Good understanding of contract management
• Wide range know-how in supplier management and supplier relationship
• Strong project management and communication skills with the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
• Experience in working in international environments and managing stakeholders of varying management levels

More about us

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