Procurement Specialist (Copper and aluminum)

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Apodaca; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Apodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead purchasing and logistics activities within Procurement, ensuring compliance with ABB standards and continuous improvement. You will optimize costs, manage supplier relations including copper and aluminum, and implement RFQ and should-cost methods. Fluency in English is required.

On-site position reporting to Category Manager. Join a global team delivering sustainable, reliable supply chains that power ABB's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, industrial or related engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement roles.
• Experience in direct purchases; copper and aluminum suppliers.
• Familiarity with should-cost tools and the RFQ process.
• Experience in ERP SAP, Excel and Power BI.
• Advanced English level.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing and logistics strategies to support the business by optimizing costs, quality, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products.
• Design and implement plans and effective strategies for local sourcing of products/materials to reach business targets.
• Support 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.

Skills

Procurement experience

Direct purchases

Copper/aluminum suppliers

Should-cost tools

RFQ process

SAP ERP

Excel

Power BI

Advanced English

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, industrial or related engineering

Tools

SAP

Excel

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 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 Apodaca, 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)

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, industrial or related engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in similar positions such as procurement specialist, senior buyer or similar roles.
• Experience in direct purchases; working with copper and aluminum suppliers.
• Familiarity with cost breakdown or "should-cost" tools, and the Request for Quotes (RFQ) process.
• Experience mandatory in ERP SAP, Excel and Power BI.
• Experience in sourcing, supplier development and onboarding, negotiations (cost reduction, VMI, inventory agreements), and knowledge of the OUTSOURCE process.
• Advanced English level.

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