Procurement Specialist – Electrification Smart Power

About the role

ABB’s Electrification Smart Power division in Arecibo, Puerto Rico is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support sourcing, logistics and compliance activities. You will help optimize cost, quality and delivery while contributing to product localization and cost‑reduction initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Execute purchasing and logistics strategies to achieve cost, quality and reliability targets.
• Develop and implement local sourcing plans for metallic and plastic components.
• Negotiate prices, material changes and lead‑time improvements with suppliers.
• Coordinate logistics, monitor supplier delivery performance and resolve quality issues.
• Maintain procurement records, generate reports and ensure compliance with ABB standards using SAP and Ariba.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of procurement, logistics or supply‑chain experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering or related field.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish; additional language (Italian or French) is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of metallic and plastic components used in electrical/mechanical assemblies.

Required skills

• Proficiency with SAP for purchasing processes.
• Experience using Ariba e‑sourcing platform.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.