Buyer Smart Power at ABB

At ABB we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here progress is an expectation - for you your team and the world. As a global market leader well give you what you need to make it happen. It wont always be easy growing takes grit. But at ABB youll never run alone. Run what runs the world.This Position reports to:Master schedule Planner LeaderThe work model for the role is: Onsite Mebane NCYour role and responsibilities In this role you will have the opportunity to purchase materials according to required technical specifications price delivery schedule and terms. 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.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 degree in Industrial Engineering Business Administration or related field.Minimum 5 years experience in PurchasingAdvanced skills in Excel Outlook and purchasing software (SAP preferred).Strategic planning organizational analytical and problem solving skills.Excellent communication skills written and verbal.You are at ease communicating in EnglishCandidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.More about usABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers industrial and manufacturing plants critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Divisions technical teams work closely with industry partners delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth energy transition and sustainability objectives. The Divisions portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers low-voltage systems motor starting applications and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the worlds largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Divisions ABB Ability Energy Manager provides a scalable easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.Why ABBWhats in it for youWe empower you to take initiative challenge ideas and lead with confidence. Youll grow through meaningful work continuous learning and support thats tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.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.For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant please visit the following websites: an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 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Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employeesexcludes ABB E-mobility Athens union Puerto RicoGo to and click on Candidate/Guest to learn moreHealth Life & DisabilityChoice 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 PlusVision benefitCompany paid life insurance (2X base pay)Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)Voluntary life and AD&D 100% employee paid up to maximumsShort Term Disability up to 26 weeks Company paidLong 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 insuranceParental Leave up to 6 weeksEmployee Assistance ProgramHealth Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health general health navigation and virtual health and infertility/adoptionEmployee discount programRetirement401k Savings Plan with Company ContributionsEmployee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)Time offSalaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy. #LI-onsiteWe value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story Apply today or visit to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. Key Skills Account Management,Execution,Insurance Management,Import & Export,Catering Operations,Building Electrician Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1