Plastics Procurement Specialist

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Procurement Manager

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In this role, you will manage sourcing and procurement for plastic materials and molded components, working closely with category leadership to coordinate suppliers, execute procurement activities, and track performance to meet cost, quality, and delivery goals.

The work model for this role is: Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end procurement for thermoset and thermoplastic materials, including RFQs, supplier communications, purchase orders, and delivery issue resolution aligned with sourcing strategies.

• Monitor and manage supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and risk, coordinating with Quality and Engineering to resolve operational issues and maintain accurate supplier and order data.

• Maintain, report and analyze procurement data utilizing Excel, SAP, Power BI, PowerPoint and KPI dashboards to track delivery performance, spend, order fulfillment, and support cost and supplier evaluations.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Manufacturing while ensuring compliance with ABB procurement policies, systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.

• 3 or more years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain (within manufacturing background preferred). 

• Experience working with plastics materials or molded components preferred.

• Advanced Excel skills required; familiarity with SAP and Power BI is considered a plus.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.

• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

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