Localization Project Manager

ABB; Vega Alta (PR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Puerto Rico seeks a Procurement & Engineering Interface Specialist to drive procurement knowledge into the development process, aligning cost, quality and technology with project goals. You will coordinate R&D procurement activities, translate engineering requests into procurement parameters, and safeguard timely delivery of prototype parts and final materials.

Strong collaboration with local teams, ability to prepare reports, presentations, and gate meeting materials, and a solid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 3–6 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, or R&D support.
• Experience presenting and reporting to managers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all procurement activities for R&D projects.
• Interfaces between technology project team, local division procurement teams, and division procurement managers.
• Responsible for procurement gate model activities and related meetings.

Skills

Procurement

Supply Chain

Cross-functional

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Oracle

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:

Manufacturing Unit Manager

Summary

Responsible for an interface between Procurement and Engineering team. Drives procurement knowledge (market, suppliers, external intelligence) into the development process to optimize engineering cost, quality, and technology. Translates engineering requests into procurement parameters for execution.

Core responsibilities

• Coordinates all procurement activities for Research and Development (R&D) projects.
• Acts as interface between the technology project team, local division Procurement teams, and division Procurement Category Managers, ensuring that project information is adequately shared between the project team and the various Procurement teams.
• Responsible for procurement Gate Model activities, arranging project procurement gate meetings as required, and creating and maintaining the project related to procurement documents.
• Responsible for estimating initial cost and quality, and achieving product cost and quality targets.
• Works to optimize cost and quality at all stages of the development projects, including investment and test cost.
• Works with local Procurement team and division Category Managers to find new potential materials or new potential suppliers for critical materials.
• Selects, with the support of local Procurement team and division Category Managers, the prototype suppliers and final production material suppliers, in line with product cost requirements, future product footprint requirements, and procurement strategies, while ensuring sustainable quality and cost.
• Manages the ordering and on-time delivery of the prototype parts directly with the suppliers for each project, in alignment with the critical project development and testing plan.
• Supports the development of new lower cost suppliers to meet the level required for sustainable quality and on-time delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Materials Science, or related)
• 3-6 years of relevant experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Product Development, R&D support, Supplier Quality, or Project Management
• PC knowledge. Proficiency in: MS Office, Oracle, etc.
• Experience working with managers, making presentations and reports.
• Comply with the rules, practices and regulations established by Quality, including ISO 9001; HSE, including ISO 14001, 50001, VPP; and Human Resources, the Employee Manual, the Assistance Policy, the Code of Conduct, among other.

What's In It For You

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiantive Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

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