Buyer / Procurement Specialist - Electromechanical Components

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Apodaca; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Savings fund

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Health & dental insurance

Wellbeing program

Flex days

Employee assistance program

Development platforms access

Job summary

ABB Monterrey, Mexico is seeking a procurement professional to support the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of purchasing and sourcing activities within the Procurement function. You will execute RFQs, manage supplier quotations, and contribute to cost optimization while coordinating with local and international suppliers.

This on-site role offers global exposure and opportunities to develop negotiations, supplier management, and advanced analytics using SAP, MS Office, and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree completed in a relevant field.
• 2-5 years of procurement or sourcing experience in manufacturing; electromechanical components preferred.
• Experience managing both national and international suppliers.
• Experience managing RFQs and supplier quotations.
• Strong negotiation, contract management and analytical skills.
• Supplier development and evaluation experience.
• Participation in cost-reduction and savings projects.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• SAP, MS Office and Power BI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing and sourcing activities to support the business while optimizing cost, quality, and supplier performance.
• Support the development and execution of local sourcing initiatives to achieve business objectives.
• Contribute to the implementation of local sourcing initiatives aligned with business objectives and operational needs.
• Apply procurement standards, tools, and processes to secure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Analytical skills

RFQ management

Supplier quotations

Supplier development

Cost reduction

Advanced English

Electromechanical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree completed

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Power BI

Job description

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: Category Manager

Your Role: Own the Challenge

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of purchasing and logistics activities within the Procurement function. You will execute procurement processes in accordance with ABB standards and contribute to the continuous improvement of sourcing practices. You will also participate in training and development initiatives to ensure compliance and support professional growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-to-mid career procurement professional looking to further develop their sourcing, supplier management, and negotiation skills within a global organization.

This position is part of the local procurement team and focuses on tactical sourcing activities, supplier management, RFQ execution, and cost optimization initiatives.

The work model for the role is: On site

Global relocation/LTA support will not be considered for this position.

This role is contributing to the ELSP (Smart Power) Business at our site in Monterrey 3.0, Mexico.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing and sourcing activities to support the business while optimizing cost, quality, and supplier performance.
• Supporting the development and execution of local sourcing initiatives to achieve business objectives.
• Contribute to the implementation of local sourcing initiatives aligned with business objectives and operational needs.
• Applying and implementing procurement standards, tools, and processes in your area of responsibility to secure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree completed.
• 3-5 years of procurement or sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience with electromechanical components or equipment is preferred.
• Experience managing both national and international suppliers.
• Experience managing RFQs (Request for Quotations) and supplier quotations.
• Strong negotiation, contract management and analytical skills, including experience reviewing supplier quotations and cost data.
• Supplier development and evaluation experience.
• Participation in cost-reduction and savings projects.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Experience using SAP, MS Office, and Power BI is preferred.

What benefits we also offer our employees:

• Performance Bonus
• Saving fund
• Paid parental leave
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Health and dental insurance
• Wellbeing program
• Flex days
• Employee Assistance Program (PAE)
• Access to development platforms: Spark, Harvard Manager Mentor and English Learning EF English Live School (EF)

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.