Procurement & Logistics Specialist

This job is with ABB, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This Position reports to: Procurement Manager Your role and responsibilitiesIn this role, you will have the opportunity to partner with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient procurement activities, particularly focusing on the purchase of Materials & Services. You will lead and manage e-bidding and e-auction events to drive competitive sourcing, transparency, and cost optimization. This includes identifying potential suppliers through digital sourcing platforms in collaboration with the relevant category team and qualifying them in coordination with Supplier Quality.The work model for the role is: #Li-OnsiteThe role will support ABB Global Industries Pvt Ltd to be based at Bangalore.You will be mainly accountable for:Identifies new suppliers in cooperation with the relevant category team. Negotiates agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renews price lists and terms and conditions. Oversees supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time), and resolves performance issues. Initiates Purchase Orders (PO) in the system, according to the purchase requisitions and in alignment with standard procedures, and confirms delivery with suppliers, monitors, and tracks supplier performance to PO requirements. Aligns supplier orders with customer requirements (based on ERP or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)/project requirements) in terms of content, quality, delivery, sustainability, and price. Ensures the SAP Ariba platform is updated as defined in the procedure. Conducts e-biddings and reverse auctions using digital procurement platforms to ensure competitive pricing and transparency.Qualifications for the role: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. 5-9years’ experience in procurement/supply chain or related domain. Advanced verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software tools. SAP ARIBA modules related to e auction, contracts, qualifications. Good knowledge of procurement processes and supply chain practices. Basic understanding of the types of goods/materials to be purchased. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.More about US:Our 3,000-plus procurement and logistics employees work in more than 100 countries, to obtain and supply millions of products and services in over 200 categories from thousands of suppliers all over the world. Our goal is to create a supply base that works as an extended enterprise, creating value through continuous improvement in quality, technology, and logistics, while optimizing cost and sustainability.We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.Fraud Warning:Any genuine offer from ABB will always be preceded by a formal application and interview process. We never ask for money from job applicants.For current open positions you can visit our career websitehttps://global.abb/group/en/careersand apply.Please refer to detailed recruitment fraud caution notice using the linkhttps://global.abb/group/en/careers/how-to-apply/fraud-warning .