Strategic Sourcing Intern

Take 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 Drive Products is a technology leader serving industries, infrastructure and machine builders with world-class drives and softstarters. With our products, global scale and local presence, we help our customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety. Our people and culture are the foundation of our success. We all together make the difference for our customers every day. The role reports to the Supply Chain Manager - Drive Products and is located in New Berlin, Wisconsin.

Your responsibilities

• You will have an opportunity to learn Category Management and negotiation as part of the Strategic Sourcing team
• You will evaluate and present a recommendation for the next generation actions and test best financial, and business fit for current Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)
• You will develop an efficient audit process to validate material and financial accuracy
• Work directly with suppliers to setup and establish flow of materials in a new facility/process
• Due to a factory transfer, you will drive plans, updates and action to balance inventory and ensure on time delivery to both sites
• Optimize the visibility and overall efficiency of VMI, Maintenance, Repair and Operating Supplies (MRO) purchasing and indirect purchasing process
• Mentoring and networking opportunities
• Personal and professional development programing will be offered to all interns. This programing will include global and local sessions

Your background

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in the US
• Must be currently authorized to work for ABB in the US
• Self-starter; you will be empowered to ensure this program is on track and personal responsibility is required
• Familiarity and comfort using Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the work site is the responsibility of the intern
• Desire to be on the manufacturing floor and interact with the manufacturing process
• Knowledge of SAP, prior experience is helpful
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future

More about us

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