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
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Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop, plan, and implement procurement strategy focused on optimizing costs, quality, delivery, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products for an assigned category or group of categories. Each day, you will ensure execution in accordance with company, procurement, and supply base management instructions and procedures. You will also showcase your expertise by recommending frame agreements to management and executing upon approval.
The work model for the role is: hybrid #LI-Hybrid
This role is contributing to the Automation, Marine and Ports Division.
You will be mainly accountable for:
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Leading supplier sourcing, qualification, and commercial engagement to ensure a competitive, resilient supply base aligned with business strategy.
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Negotiating pricing, terms & conditions, and long-term agreements with key suppliers, ensuring optimal commercial value and risk mitigation.
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Managing supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery, lead time) and drive corrective actions, claims, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Supporting bid and proposal activities by providing market intelligence, cost analysis, and sourcing strategies to strengthen commercial competitiveness. Leading RFQ activities by identifying qualified suppliers, issuing bid requests, ensuring competitive bidding, evaluating commercial proposals, performing cost and market analyses, and recommending sourcing strategies that support bid and proposal efforts while maximizing value, competitiveness, and supply chain performance.
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Developing and adapt contractual frameworks, lead bid evaluations, and ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
Our team dynamics
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
Qualifications for the role
- Strong commercial acumen with proven experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost optimization.
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A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar field and minimum 5 years relevant experience
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Industry experience in sectors such as marine, ports, heavy industry, or electrical engineering.
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Demonstrated expertise in supplier relationship management, including performance management and development.
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Ability to analyze and evaluate RFQs, bids, and commercial proposals to drive best-value decisions.
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Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills in a global, matrixed environment.
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Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate analysis into actionable commercial strategies.
What's in it for you?
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative 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.
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ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
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Health, Life & Disability
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
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.
More about us
The Marine & Ports Division serves the shipping and ports industries through its extensive portfolio of integrated systems and solutions that improve the flexibility, reliability and energy efficiency of vessels and container terminals. By coupling power, propulsion, automation, marine software and services that ensure maximum vessel uptime, the Division is well positioned to help the marine industry to achieve its decarbonization targets while improving the profitability and sustainability of our customers’ business throughout the entire lifecycle of vessels. With ABB Ability™ Marine software solutions and ABB Ability™ Collaborative Operations Centers around the world, shipowners and operators can run their fleets at lower fuel and maintenance costs, while improving crew, passenger and cargo safety as well as overall productivity of their operations. Further, the Division delivers automation, electrical systems and digital solutions for container and bulk cargo handling, from ship to gate. These solutions help terminal operators meet the challenge of larger ships, taller cranes and bigger volumes per call, and make terminal operations safer, greener and more productive.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
