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This position reports to

Procurement & Logistics Team Lead

Your role and responsibilities

As a Buyer for ABB in the Pinetops, NC manufacturing facility, you will be responsible for timely and cost-effective acquisition of quality materials, supplies and resources. Responsible for coordinating with associated groups and leading the resolution of purchasing problems. Procure, with minimal supervision, goods and services involving substantial financial commitments, technical complexities, or high priority. Ensure compliance with the Company's established quality standards and business requirements and promote customer satisfaction. Each day, you will ensure purchasing activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures. You will also showcase your expertise by identifying new suppliers in cooperation with the relevant category team.This role is required to work onsite (#LI-Onsite) from the Pinetops, NC facility. You will be mainly accountable for:- Initiating Purchase Orders in the system, according to the purchase requisitions and in alignment with standard procedures, and confirming delivery with suppliers, monitoring, and tracking supplier performance to PO requirements.- Negotiating agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renews price lists and terms and conditions.- Recommending frame agreements to management and executing upon approval.- Analyzing and evaluating bids to determine the optimal value.

Qualifications for the role

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, or other related business administration (or significant relevant experience in lieu of degree)2 - 5 years of experience in procurement of raw materials for manufacturing or other related supply chain management role.Standard procurement procedures and supply chain processes, negotiation skills.Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred), and Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.Knowledge of Microsoft Office and typing proficiency.Ability to clearly communicate with internal and external teams, collaboration with multiple functional teams, detail oriented/attention to detail, and multitasking.English required language skill(s) and proficiency.Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability™ enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets.We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStoryWe look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABBABB 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:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdfAs 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 US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.myBenefitsABB.com