Supply Chain Engineer

ABB

Job Location:

Houston, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At ABB we help industries run leaner and cleanerand every person here makes that happen. Youll 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

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:

Leading supplier sourcing qualification and commercial engagement to ensure a competitive resilient supply base aligned with business strategy.
Negotiating pricing terms & conditions and long-term agreements with key suppliers ensuring optimal commercial value and risk mitigation.
Managing supplier performance (cost quality delivery lead time) and drive corrective actions claims and continuous improvement initiatives.
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.
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.
A bachelors degree in Engineering or similar field and minimum 5 years relevant experience
Industry experience in sectors such as marine ports heavy industry or electrical engineering.
Demonstrated expertise in supplier relationship management including performance management and development.
Ability to analyze and evaluate RFQs bids and commercial proposals to drive best-value decisions.
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills in a global matrixed environment.
Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate analysis into actionable commercial strategies.

Whats in it for you

We empower you to take initiative challenge ideas and lead with confidence. Youll grow through meaningful work continuous learning and support thats 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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Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABBs career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1- or by sending an email to . Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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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

Paid Parental Leave

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.

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. Thats why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact

Apply today or visit to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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