Strategic Sourcing Specialist for disabled job seekers Full Time

Accommodations will be made for disabled job seekers should they be a fit for the role.
Strategic Sourcing 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.

ABB’s Distribution Solutions Division provides utility, industrial and commercial customers with safe, smart and sustainable technologies for the distribution of electricity. With ABB AbilityTM enabled digital solutions at its core, our extensive portfolio includes distribution automation products, switching, limiting, measuring and sensing devices, switchgear, modular substation packages, and related services. We are seeking a strategic sourcing specialist who can develop and implement strategic sourcing plan and procure the best possible materials, supplies, and services at the most competitive prices. The ideal candidate will have experience in the negotiation of contracts and the management of supplier relationships. They will also be able to effectively communicate the company’s needs to suppliers and negotiate favorable terms. Additionally, they will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategies to improve the company’s overall purchasing power.
Your responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plan for the selected products and solutions!
• Negotiate contracts/frame agreements for various products and services to ensure the best possible price and terms are agreed upon.
• Work actively with front ends team to ensure back-to-back terms with suppliers on strategic projects.
• Prepare and issue request for proposals (RFPs), request for information (RFIs), and request for quotes (RFQs)
• Evaluate bids and proposals, selecting vendors and service providers based on best value, quality, and delivery.
• Actively engage in project hand off meetings with ABB project team to gain understanding of project procurement requirements, ensuring requirements are properly captured and communicated with suppliers.
• Responsible for finding new sources of supply.
• Responsible for qualifying suppliers and supporting supplier credit checks process.
• Participates in supplier development.
• Maintain and develop good long-term supplier relationships.
• Works with engineering department to ensure proper technical handover package.
• Manage supplier performance, developing and maintaining positive relationships.
• Manages non-conforming material and warranty claims with vendors.
• Provides procurement services in compliance with ABB’s purchasing polices.

Your background

• Possess a Diploma or University degree.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement with proving track record of cost savings.
• Strong technical knowledge.
• Strong negotiations Skills.
• Experience in analyzing/preparing terms and condition.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with vendors and team members.
• Experience with SAP Business Management System (ERP).
• Operational Experience – Experience in working in a matrix/cross functional organization.
• Knowledge and experience with Lean Six Sigma concepts.
• Strong communication & organizational skills, proactive, results-oriented; tactful and diplomatic.
• Fluent in English & French (Written & Verbal) is an asset.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Healthcare plan
• Accident insurance
• Wellbeing program

More about us
We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.For the 8th year in a row, ABB Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s top employers by Forbes Magazine. Also named as Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Montreal’s Top Employers, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Canada’s Greenest Employers and in 2021 Best Candidate Experience Award (CandE Award), ABB’s culture and commitment are to provide a caring workplace where everyone collaborates, feels valued, respected, included and supported. Also committed to ensuring that all policies and practices respect the Employment Equity Program, we aim for our workforce to be truly representative of the four designated groups; women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities. ABB will provide reasonable accommodation to the applicant with disabilities and encourage applicants to self-identify in the application process.#LI-hybrid