Fulfillment Specialist

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Richmond, VA is seeking a purchasing professional to manage the procurement process from internal feeders and external suppliers, ensuring alignment with delivery schedules, prices, and terms. You will release requisitions and create purchase orders, monitor supplier acknowledgments, track orders, and support on-time delivery.

You will work within SAP-based processes, apply strong analytical skills, and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business administration, engineering, or related technical/STEM field PLUS minimum 1 year experience in a Material Planning or Purchasing/Supply Chain Management
• Associate degree PLUS minimum 3 years related experience
• Demonstrated use of SAP in prior roles.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Self-motivated and strong communication skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency

Responsibilities

• Releasing purchase requisitions and initiating purchase orders in the system, aligning them with customer requirements and release strategies.
• Monitoring suppliers' order acknowledgements and inbound freight, customs clearance, and local transportation processes.
• Tracking purchase orders backlog and expending activities to ensure on-time delivery.
• Minimizing late backlog by identifying root causes and implementing recovery plans; verifying deliveries and invoices.
• Perform subcontracting tasks with third party suppliers; resolve non-conforming material processing; manage inventory and payments to suppliers.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Self-motivated and strong communicat​i

Education

Bachelor degree in business administration, engineering, or related technical/STEM field

Associate 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:

Integrated Product Unit Leader

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The work model for the role is: Onsite , Richmond, VA

Your role and responsibilities:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to purchase goods from internal (feeder factories) and external suppliers according to the delivery schedule, transportation mode, price, special requirements, and terms and conditions. Each day, you will ensure purchasing activities are aligned with company purchasing policies and procedures. You will also showcase your expertise by handling urgent situations to ensure timely deliveries.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Releasing purchase requisitions and initiating purchase orders in the system, aligning them with customer requirements (based on ERP and standard operation procedures) and as per the release strategy and table of authorities.
• Monitoring suppliers' order acknowledgements and dispatch advice, along with the inbound freight, customs clearance, and local transportation processes.
• Tracking the purchase orders backlog and performing regular expending activities with internal (feeder factories) and external suppliers to ensure customer on-time delivery.
• Minimizing the late backlog by proactively identifying root causes and implementing recovery plans; and tracking goods received at the warehouse to verify appropriate delivery and ensures invoice processing and high customer service level.
• Perform subcontracting tasks with third party suppliers; Resolve non-conforming material processing; Monitor exception messages and perform inventory management tasks; Resolve goods receipts errors and pending payments to supplier.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor degree in business administration, engineering, or related technical/STEM field of study PLUS minimum 1 year experience in a Material Planning or Purchasing/Supply Chain Management OR Associate degree PLUS minimum 3 years related experience
• Demonstrated use of SAP in prior roles.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Self-motivated and strong communication skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings.

Its Power Protection unit supports the world's largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions.

ABB Ability Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

Why ABB?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

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