Buyer

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement

In short

ABB seeks a Buyer for their Bloomfield, CT site to support R&D, lab, and prototype engineering teams. Responsibilities include identifying and qualifying suppliers, issuing purchase orders, and resolving billing and delivery issues. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of purchasing experience, with 3+ years in SAP, are required.

Responsibilities

Identify new suppliers in conjunction with applicable teams.
Qualify new suppliers in accordance with Sourcing and Supplier Quality procedures.
Assist in supplier agreement negotiations while periodically reviewing pricing, terms, and conditions.
Recommend frame agreements where applicable and execute upon approval.
Analyze and evaluate bids to determine optimal value.
Initiate and issue Purchase Orders (PO) in alignment with Procurement policies.
Conduct receipts after confirming delivery with internal teams.
Assist suppliers with questions related to PO or invoicing.
Monitor and track supplier delivery performance.
Assist in issue resolution as applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
5+ years of purchasing or related experience.
3+ years of SAP experience and knowledge of purchasing related T-codes.
Strong knowledge of purchasing methods and techniques.
Experience in negotiating/managing supplier contracts and agreements.

Desired Qualifications

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
Applicants may request to review the 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 Individuals with Disabilities 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.

Benefits

Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High-Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High-Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
Vision benefit.
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay).
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay).
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums.
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid.
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance).
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks.
Employee Assistance Program.
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
Employee discount program.
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions.
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
11 paid holidays.
Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

Skills

SAP

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