Sourcing Project Manager

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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

Your Role: Own the Challenge

As a Sourcing Project Manager, you will lead strategic sourcing, outsourcing, localization, and supplier transfer projects from initiation through successful production launch. You will play a critical role in ensuring supply continuity, cost competitiveness, quality performance, and operational readiness by coordinating cross-functional teams and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.

You will serve as the owner of the integrated project plan, driving execution, mitigating risks, and ensuring alignment across Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, Warehousing, and external suppliers.

The work model for the role is: On site

This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power division in ABB Monterrey 3.0 in Juarez.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead sourcing, outsourcing, localization, and supplier transfer projects from initiation through production launch.
Manage project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, resources, and stakeholder alignment.
Coordinate RFQ processes, supplier evaluations, cost analysis, and supplier selection.
Drive cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and suppliers.
Ensure successful supplier industrialization, APQP/PPAP completion, production readiness, and launch execution.
Monitor project performance through KPIs related to cost savings, quality, delivery, lead time, and project milestones.
Maintain project governance, reporting, dashboards, and executive communications using tools such as Power BI, SAP, and Microsoft 365.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, supplier development, manufacturing, or project management within a manufacturing environment.
Experience leading cross-functional projects involving Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and suppliers.
Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, RFQ processes, supplier selection, negotiations, and cost analysis.
Experience with supplier development, APQP/PPAP, manufacturing readiness, and production launches.
Background in industrial manufacturing, preferably involving electrical, electromechanical, metal, plastic, outsourced manufacturing, or localization projects.
Strong project management, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Fluent English and Spanish.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365; Project Management tools, Power BI required and SAP preferred.
PMP, Lean Six Sigma, Agile certifications, or a Master's degree are considered a plus.

What's in It for You

We offer a comprehensive rewards package designed to support your professional growth, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance:

Performance Bonus
Saving fund
Paid parental leave
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Health and dental insurance
Wellbeing program
Flex days
Employee Assistance Program (PAE)
Access to development platforms: Spark, Harvard Manager Mentor and English Learning EF English Live School (EF)

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

How we rate this

Sourcing Project Manager at ABB rates 38 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.