Procurement Specialist

ABB Inc; Región Centro; Hybrid; MXN 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Inc. in Tlajomulco de Zuñiga, Mexico, is seeking a procurement professional to lead purchasing and logistics activities within the ABB Procurement function. You will implement and maintain procedures, participate in trainings, and drive compliant sourcing efforts.

The role supports the NEMA Motors division with a hybrid work model. Global relocation is not offered for this position, so local candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Advanced English communication skills for business conversations.
• 2–5 years of professional experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing and logistics strategies to optimize costs, quality, and supplier reliability.
• Design and implement local sourcing plans to meet targets.
• Support local sourcing strategies aligned with business requirements.
• Apply procurement standards, tools, and processes to secure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.

Skills

Advanced English communication

Negotiation skills

Team player

High organization skills

Proactive

Strong ethical principles

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

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:

Procurement Manager

What we believe in

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That's our story. Make it your story.

Your Role: Own the Challenge

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-Hybrid

This role is contributing to the NEMA Motors division in Tlajomulco de Zuñiga.

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

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

• Bachelor's degree
• Advanced English communication skills, able to maintain business conversations
• SAP and Microsoft Office management
• 2 - 5 years of professional experience related in a similar position
• Negotiation skills, team player, effective communication, high organization skills, proactive
• Strong and high ethical and personal principles

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.