Procurement Agent

ABB Inc.; Bartlesville, West Sacramento (OK, CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Procurement Agent, where your expertise will support the procurement and logistics team in delivering high-quality Instrumentation and Analytical products. In this hybrid role, you will ensure compliance with corporate policies while driving effective supplier negotiations and monitoring performance. Your contributions will help optimize purchasing activities and enhance operational efficiency. This innovative firm values diversity and is committed to creating sustainable solutions, making it an exciting place to advance your career.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in supply chain roles, preferably in oil & gas.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office is essential.

Responsibilities

• Initiate Purchase Orders and confirm delivery with suppliers.
• Negotiate agreements and analyze bids for best value.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Negotiation Strategies

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM or Business

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Procurement Agent

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values—care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration—along with our focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities, drive us to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.

Write the next chapter of your ABB story.

Reporting To

Procurement Manager

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Procurement Agent, you will be a vital part of the procurement and logistics team for Instrumentation and Analytical products within the Process Automation and Measurement Analytics Group in Bartlesville, OK. Your role involves supporting the wider business by ensuring all purchasing activities comply with corporate policies and procedures while providing relevant market insights.

This is a hybrid position based in our Bartlesville, OK office, contributing to the Process Automation Division in the United States. Your main responsibilities will include:

1. Initiating Purchase Orders in the system based on requisitions, aligning with standard procedures, and confirming delivery with suppliers, while monitoring and tracking supplier performance.
2. Negotiating agreements with key suppliers, renewing price lists, and managing terms and conditions.
3. Recommending and executing frame agreements upon management approval.
4. Analyzing bids to determine the best value for the company.

Qualifications for the Role

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM or Business is strongly preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in supply chain roles, such as a buyer, preferably in manufacturing for the oil & gas industry.
• Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems, Microsoft Office, Lean Six Sigma, and negotiation strategies.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, solution-oriented approach.
• Experience in contract negotiations.
• Must have valid work authorization to work in the US for ABB.

More About Us

ABB's Measurement & Analytics division is a global leader in smart instrumentation and analyzers. With a worldwide team of experts and advanced digital technology, we aim to make measurement easy, helping industrial and energy customers operate more efficiently and profitably.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Visit www.abb.com to learn more about our solutions and the impact we make globally. #MyABBStory

We look forward to receiving your application. For more information about ABB, visit our website.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ABB is an EEO and Affirmative Action employer that promotes diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family leave status, or veteran status.

For details on your EEO rights, visit EEOC Rights and DOL Pay Transparency.

Applicants may review the Affirmative Action Plan at any ABB facility by contacting HR at 1-888-694-7762. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities—contact us via the same phone number or email us at [e-mail]. Resumes and applications should not be sent via these channels.