Procurement Specialist

ABB Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k Savings Plan

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Employee discount program

Job summary

ABB is hiring a Procurement Manager in the United States to lead purchasing and logistics activities, ensuring compliance with ABB standards and supporting project execution across energy sectors. You'll interact with engineering, finance, and operations to optimize value and risk.

This hybrid role is based in Houston (with potential in Cleveland) and focuses on supplier qualification, RFQ coordination, pricing negotiations, subcontracting, and milestone-driven performance management to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or business.
• 8+ years in Supply Chain; utilities/oil & gas experience desirable.
• Experience with SAP and subcontract management.

Responsibilities

• Assess supplier capabilities and qualification compliance.
• Lead RFQ process with cost analyses and sourcing recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing and master service agreements.
• Issue purchase orders and manage supplier performance against milestones.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or business

Tools

SAP

MS Office

MS Project

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

In this role, you will ensure the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of the purchasing and logistics-related activities in the Procurement function to support the business. You will also execute assigned activities as per ABB standard procedures.

The work model for this role is: Hybrid (must be in Houston, TX or Cleveland, OH)

This role is contributing to the Process Automation Energy Industries division.

Key Responsibilities:

• Screen supplier capabilities including performing organizational, financial, health and safety and process capability assessments in accordance with ABBs corporate supplier and subcontractor qualification policies and procedures.
• Conduct rigorous RFQ process including coordinating technical information exchange with engineering, statement of work reviews, analyzing quotation responses, detailed cost and gap analysis, and preparation of sourcing recommendations.
• Lead negotiations including final pricing and the establishment of supply contracts or master service agreements compliant with legal, customer requirements and ABB policies.
• Issue purchase orders and subcontract documentation.
• Manage supplier performance through the entire project by monitoring activities and deliveries against agreed milestones and in accordance with awarded contracts. Oversee subcontractor performance against budget and approve milestone payments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or business.
• Supply Chain Management (or related field) 8+ years of experience. Experience in utilities, electrical, oil and gas industry desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in industrial electrical products and services with ANSI / CSA standards (e.g. excitation system, switchgear, electrical cabinets, MV/LV switchgear, E-Houses, protection and control, automation, telecom, electrical installation)
• PMAC, Strategic Supply Chain Management certificate or CPSM certificate desirable. (Certified Professional in Supply Management), and knowledge of legal aspects of purchasing terms and conditions.
• Knowledge of SAP, handling subcontracts, procurement tools and quality processes.
• Understanding of Total cost of ownership concepts.
• Computer literate with emphasis on MS Office, and MS Project; (Excel Medium to Advanced is required).
• General understanding of technical specifications and engineering drawings.
• Self-motivated, organized team leader, able to communicate clearly across multiple disciplines (engineering, project management, finance, manufacturing, proposals, and sales)
• Proficient in English.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that permits them to work for ABB in the US.

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You'll grow through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn't just matter, it moves things forward

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.

More About Us

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
• Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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