In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a team to execute purchasing and logistics strategies that support the business by optimizing costs, quality, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products. Each day, you will ensure execution in accordance with company and Procurement team instructions and procedures. You will also showcase your expertise by implementing effective sourcing strategies in line with business strategy to ensure that suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid out of Bartlesville, OK #LI-Hybrid

Your role and responsibilities: 

• Ensuring relevant parties understand strategies and execute processes accordingly and ensuring alignment between local procurement activities and division strategy.

• Lead a team of 14+ local and offshore Procurement and Purchasing Specialists.

• Implementing programs to drive improvement in cost, quality, and delivery, in accordance with group/business area procurement guidelines and global division/business area objectives.

• Securing full utilization of the SAP Ariba platform according to the relevant procedure, both related to sharing supplier information and finding existing high-performing suppliers to ABB.

• Managing planning and tracking of procurement activities, cost budgets, emerging country spending, and savings forecasts.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related disciplines or equivalent experience

• 8+ Years of experience and track record in sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management in global complex companies, preferably in direct material and Industrial automation, automotive, and aerospace environments.

• Very good understanding of regulations and geopolitical environment

• Highly proactive and results-driven attitude, strategic approach to decision-making from a global perspective. Change management experience is a distinct plus

• Experience in a highly international and multi-cultural environment

• Knowledge of contractual law and regulations, international trade, code standards at global/local and regional level

• Possess a thorough understanding of SAP. Knowledge of SAP Ariba is a plus

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. 

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 Affirmative 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 [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.