Procurement Specialist

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This position reports to

Operations Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to ensure the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of the purchasing and logistics-related activities in the Procurement function to support the businesses. Each day, you will execute assigned activities as per ABB standard procedures. You will also showcase your expertise by delivering and participating in training programs as required to ensure compliance and to foster professional development. The work model for the role is: #LI-onsite, #LI-hybrid This role is contributing to the Process Automation Measurement & Analytics Business based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. You will be mainly accountable for: • Executing purchasing and logistics strategies to support the business by optimizing costs, quality, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products. • Designing and implementing plans and effective strategies for local sourcing of products/materials to reach business targets. • Supporting in implementing effective local sourcing strategies in line with business strategy to meet current and future business requirements. • Applying and implementing procurement standards, tools, and processes in your area of responsibility to secure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.

Qualifications for the role

• Possess a degree/Diploma in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Have a background in the engineering industry, specifically with instruments, electrical components, computer components, and analyzer systems.
• Proficiency in using procurement systems and tools, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, and Ariba.
• Proven experience in supply chain management, including supplier selection, qualification, cost-saving strategies, and data analysis and reporting.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills in both English and Bahasa Malaysia, coupled with strong negotiation abilities.

What's in it for you?

• Get exposed to cutting-edge technology in Process Automation and have a visible impact on the future
• Benefit from an open and solution-oriented work culture
• Flexibility: we have hybrid work options, make the best out of them!

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Paid Parental leave (gender neutral)
• Sick pay

More about us

The Measurement & Analytics Division is among the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of smart instrumentation and analyzers, working at the heart of industrial digital transformation. The Measurement & Analytics Division’s portfolio consists of analyzers measuring compositions of gases and liquids; instrumentation measuring process variables such as temperature, pressure, flow, and level; force measurement solutions measuring parameters such as flatness, thickness, and tension; and advanced digital solutions for device management, device health check and predictive maintenance. The Measurement & Analytics Division serves key industries such as oil and gas, chemical, water and wastewater, power, hydrogen, batteries, as well as the marine industry. The Division enables the optimization of industrial processes by providing and analyzing data collected from sensing and smart measurement devices. Parameters such as emission levels and production inputs are measured by providing ‘before’ and ‘after’ values, enabling efficient operations and environmental sustainability through measurement. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory