This inclusive employer is a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. In this role you will be responsible for Procurement Team Lead, in Electrification Service (ELSE) in Florence, SC, ensuring execution in accordance with company and procurement team instructions and procedures. You will Lead a functional work team of Buyers, Procurement Specialists, and/or Analysts to deliver accurate and timely procurement activities like transactional purchasing, e-sourcing, data management, and reporting. This role will need to be able to work onsite in our Florence, SC facility. This position reports to Procurement & Logistics Manager Your responsibilities Manages execution and tracking of procurement activities within the team, while ensuring quality of delivery service at improved transactional cost Ensures Buyers minimize risk regarding quality and financial exposure by buying in accordance with quality and commercial procedures and company guidelines Ensures the accurate application of group guidelines to drive improvement in cost, quality, delivery, and working capital (payment terms, lead times, order quantities, and purchased material inventory) Executes the implementation, operation, maintenance, and performance of supply chain systems Secures full utilization of the SAP Ariba platform according to the relevant procedures, both related to sharing supplier information and finding existing high-performing suppliers to ABB Investigates problems, finds root causes, and recommends improvement to existing and planned procurement processes Requires understanding of complex drawings and specifications, contract law, commercial terms, standard procurement procedures and related Company policies The ability to rapidly respond to unforeseen developments and initiate actions to reduce adverse impact Interfacing with other groups, enforcing contract stipulations, negotiating prices and terms for purchases Strong communication skills Works independently Resolutions to errors to reduce lost production time or rework Your background Bachelorâ€s degree in business, supply chain, or technical field with 5 years of experience, or significant relevant experience in lieu of degree SAP or ERP experience required Excellent analytical and communication skills Self-directed, organized, detail oriented and able to manage multiply tasks Procurement in a production setting a plus Knowledge of windows operating systems, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft Office The ability to manage complex issues and work in cross-functional teams Understanding of e-Business / e-Procurement systems preferred Familiarity with SAP AMSAP and Torque preferred Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US Benefits Retirement plan Life insurance Disability insurance Healthcare plan Wellbeing program More about us Electrifying the world in a safe, smart and sustainable way, ABB Electrification is a global technology leader in electrical distribution and management from source to socket. As the worldâ€s demand for electricity grows, our 50,000+ employees across 100 countries collaborate with customers and partners to transform how people connect, live and work. We develop innovative products, solutions and digital technologies that enable energy efficiency and a low carbon society across all sectors. By applying global scale with local expertise, we shape and support global trends, deliver excellence for customers and power a sustainable future for society. go.abb/electrification We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB 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: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As 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. 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