Procurement & Logistics- Co-Op

Job description

ABB is seeking a Co-Op to work in Procurement & Logistics department. In your role, you can look forward to support the Procurement team with diverse activities and tasks. You will also be given an insight into the internal processes and have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with applications and procedures.

Tasks:

Typical duties/responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Applies and implements procurement & logistics standards, tools, and processes
• Initiate supplier and subcontractor qualifications.
• Initiate request for quotations / proposals.
• Prepare quotation comparisons, validate and negotiate the suppliers' proposals, selecting the qualified proposal (based on total cost of ownership).
• Prepare and implement procurement plans and schedules, and, as required, lead and coordinate efforts of a project team
• Provide support to procurement team on indirect spend analysis, standardization.
• Provide admin support to the Procurement Manager and all his team members as required
• Assist with the implementation of a database of vendors/contractors for DCS and MEC projects.
• Assist in the development of procurement tools and procedures.
• Assist in the supplier diversity initiatives.
• Limited travel may be required.

Requirements:

Basic Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled and seeking a degree at an accredited U.S. based Institution

Preferred Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in a Supply Chain, business related field, engineering, and / or advanced certificate in Purchasing or Supply Chain.
• 3.0+ GPA
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong knowledge of using data manipulation, formulas and pivot tables within Excel.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Strong oral and written skills
• Local to Cleveland, OH
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Additional information

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:
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http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.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.

Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader in electrification products, robotics and motion, industrial automation and power grids, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure globally. Continuing a history of innovation spanning more than 130 years, ABB today is writing the future of industrial digitalization with two clear value propositions: bringing electricity from any power plant to any plug and automating industries from natural resources to finished products. As title partner of Formula E, the fully electric international FIA motorsport class, ABB is pushing the boundaries of e-mobility to contribute to a sustainable future. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 135,000 employees. www.abb.com