Robotics Local Commodity Specialist

Robotics Local Commodity SpecialistTake your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.Working in the Procurement & Logistics team in Robotics & Discrete Automation in Auburn Hills, Michigan, you will be deciding on and implementing plans for local sourcing to achieve business targets and assist regional and global sourcing initiatives. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will assist in the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of procurement & logistics activities, applying and implementing standards, tools, and processes to ensure good quality, on-time delivery, optimal costs, and sustainability.Your responsibilitiesDesigns and implements plans for local sourcing to reach the business targets, and supports regional and global sourcing initiatives as required. Applies and implements Procurement & Logistics standards, tools, and processes in responsibility to secure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability, besides to have the ability to create and update reports, as required, following the ABB standards.Executes and implements new directions within the area of responsibility.Applies standards on health, safety, environment and business ethics within operational work, contract management and negotiations.Delivers and participates in training programs as required for compliance and professional development.Your backgroundA Bachelor''s degree and minimum of 5 years'' experience in the Supply Chain field, such as procurement, inventory management, logistics, etc. Masters Degree = Credit given for 2 years of work experience. Open to travel about 20%.Candidates must have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the USA.Preferred Qualification: experience with vendor localization, logistics, inventory management, procurement in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred.Ability to communicate in other languages, such as Chinese, Swedish or Spanish is a plus.USA.BenefitsRetirement planLife insuranceDisability insuranceMedical insuranceWellbeing programMore about usABB Robotics & Discrete Automation is a pioneer in robotics, machine automation and digital services, providing innovative solutions for a diverse range of industries, from automotive to electronics to logistics. As one of the world''s leading robotics and machine automation suppliers, we have shipped over 500,000 robot solutions. We help our customers of all sizes to increase productivity, flexibility and simplicity and to improve output quality. We support their transition towards the connected and collaborative factory of the future. ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation employs more than 11,000 people at over 100 locations in more than 53 countries. look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABBABB in the United States requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or in specific and limited circumstances, be approved for a sincerely held religious belief or a medical/disability accommodation.ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action 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 qualified individuals with a disability 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 [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

Created: 2021-11-29