Procurement Specialist (VI)

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About Abb

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Responsibilities

• Category Manager Your role and responsibilities In this role, you will have the opportunity to support regional/global sourcing initiatives under the leadership of Procurement Manager .
• Each day, you will purchase materials according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule, and terms.
• You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring the purchase activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures.
• The work model for the role is: onsite This role is contributing to the Grid Components/ELDS in Xiamen ,China.
• Short-term: Support VI (Vacuum Interrupter) Factory Project: Manage procurement of factory equipment required for the new factory setup, including production machinery, manufacturing equipment, facility infrastructure equipment and installation-related services; coordinate with the project lead on technical specifications, vendor selection, delivery schedule and budget control to ensure on-time project milestones.
• Identify, develop and qualify equipment suppliers in alignment with ABB procurement policies; manage RFQ, contract negotiation, purchase orders and acceptance processes throughout the VI project lifecycle.
• Support the development and implementation of sourcing strategies for mechanical components and materials (e.g., castings, forgings, sheet metal parts, machined parts, etc.);conduct market research, supplier evaluation and portfolio optimization.
• Onboard new suppliers in close collaboration with local buyers; develop, evaluate and manage key suppliers; build and maintain a competitive supplier panel; run regular supplier evaluations.Cost Reduction: Implement and track cost reduction initiatives for assigned categories; analyze cost structures and drive continuous cost optimization based on a cost model.RFQ & Negotiation: Lead RFQ processes, conduct benchmark studies, quotation analysis and price benchmarking; negotiate agreements with key suppliers and periodically renew price lists, terms and conditions; draft and manage framework agreements and annual contracts.
• Work closely with engineering, , planning, quality and project management teams to align technical specifications, quality standards and delivery requirements; foster clear communication internally, externally, and between businesses to support implementation of procurement activities.
• Monitor supply chain risks, manage procurement compliance, and ensure supplier adherence to ABB's code of conduct, global and local standards, tools, policies and processes.

Requirements

• Qualifications for the role Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of procurement experience, with exposure to equipment sourcing and/or mechanical components category; experience supporting factory setup projects is a plus.
• Solid understanding of procurement processes (technical specification review, vendor qualification, contract management and cost analysis); familiarity with mechanical components supply chain (castings, machined parts, sheet metal, etc.) preferred.
• Fluent in English for business communication.

Preferred

• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems (SAP preferred); strong analytical skills for cost breakdown and quotation evaluation; Power BI or data visualization tools are a plus.

Benefits

• More about us ABB is a technology-based provider of power and automation products, systems, solutions and services.