Jr Sourcing Specialist Raw & Fab

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Ciudad Juárez; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a procurement professional in Juarez, Mexico to lead purchasing and logistics activities. You will ensure compliance with ABB standards, manage supplier relationships, and implement local sourcing plans to meet business targets.

This on-site role reports to Category Manager within the Electrification footprint. You will apply procurement tools, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements while collaborating in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree required.
• Minimum 2+ years in buying/planning roles.
• Experience with steel purchasing is helpful.
• English proficiency is essential.

Responsibilities

• Executing purchasing and logistics strategies to optimize costs, quality and supplier reliability.
• Designing and implementing local sourcing plans to reach business targets.
• Supporting local sourcing strategies aligned with business needs.
• Applying procurement standards, tools and processes to secure quality, delivery and cost.

Skills

Advanced English

Negotiation

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP MM/PP

Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Apps

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 and responsibilities (Mandatory)

In this role, you will have the opportunity to ensure the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of the purchasing and logistics-related activities in the Procurement function to support the businesses. Each day, you will execute assigned activities as per ABB standard procedures. You will also showcase your expertise by delivering and participating in training programs as required to ensure compliance and to foster professional development.

The work model for the role is: #LI-OnSite

This role is contributing to the Electrification Business in Juarez, Nuevo Leon.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Executing purchasing and logistics strategies to support the business by optimizing costs, quality, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products.
• Designing and implementing plans and effective strategies for local sourcing of products/materials to reach business targets.
• Supporting in implementing effective local sourcing strategies in line with business strategy to meet current and future business requirements.
• Applying and implementing procurement standards, tools, and processes in your area of responsibility to secure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.

Qualifications for the role (Mandatory)

• Bachelors Degree in mechanical, electrical, mechatronic, industrial or similar engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in similar positions as buyer, planner, NPI Buyer or similar roles.
• Background in purchasing (knowledge in steel required).
• Contact and negotiation with suppliers.
• Experience in ERP SAP (MM & PP Modules), Excel, Power BI & Microsoft Apps.
• Able to decide when, what and how to solve the problem and then take the responsibility with prompt delivery.
• Basics on negotiation skills in a multicultural global business environment.
• Advanced English level.

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?