Strategic Procurement Lead - Supplier & Contracts Expert

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

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