Operations Buyer
ABB
Operations Buyer
At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
This position reports to
Group Lead, Procurement
Your role and responsibilities
In this role you will be responsible for Purchasing at ABB Drive Products in New Berlin, WI, where you will be a key member of the Procurement & Logistics team. Reporting to the Procurement Leader, you will manage material purchasing and availability for both mass production and project-specific materials by working closely with our suppliers as well as ABB's production, planning & fulfillment, logistics, warehouse, and quality teams. The work model for the role is onsite. #LI-Onsite This role is contributing to the Motion Drive Products division in New Berlin, WI. You will be mainly accountable for: • Ensure short-term material availability for ABB's production lines; represent Procurement in daily production meetings. • Review and coordinate resolution of material shortages together with Production, Supply Planning, Logistics and Warehouse teams. • Coordinate purchasing activities in ramp-down and ramp-up projects and procurement of customer or project specific materials. • Ensure timely Purchase Order release (systematic and manual); monitor and resolve issues. • Resolve Goods Receipt, Invoice, and Past Due Purchase Order issues together with warehouse and logistics team. • Ensure that vendor-managed inventory levels are correctly maintained. Our team dynamics You will join a talented, high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.
Qualifications for the role
More about us
ABB Drive Products serves the industries and infrastructure segments with world-class drives and programmable logic controllers (PLC). With its products, global scale and local presence, the Division helps customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety. 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. #MyABBStory We 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 ABB ABB 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.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As 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
At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
This position reports to
Group Lead, Procurement
Your role and responsibilities
In this role you will be responsible for Purchasing at ABB Drive Products in New Berlin, WI, where you will be a key member of the Procurement & Logistics team. Reporting to the Procurement Leader, you will manage material purchasing and availability for both mass production and project-specific materials by working closely with our suppliers as well as ABB's production, planning & fulfillment, logistics, warehouse, and quality teams. The work model for the role is onsite. #LI-Onsite This role is contributing to the Motion Drive Products division in New Berlin, WI. You will be mainly accountable for: • Ensure short-term material availability for ABB's production lines; represent Procurement in daily production meetings. • Review and coordinate resolution of material shortages together with Production, Supply Planning, Logistics and Warehouse teams. • Coordinate purchasing activities in ramp-down and ramp-up projects and procurement of customer or project specific materials. • Ensure timely Purchase Order release (systematic and manual); monitor and resolve issues. • Resolve Goods Receipt, Invoice, and Past Due Purchase Order issues together with warehouse and logistics team. • Ensure that vendor-managed inventory levels are correctly maintained. Our team dynamics You will join a talented, high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.
Qualifications for the role
- Education in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations or equivalent, with 2+ years of relevant work experience.
- Proficiency in using SAP or other ERP software as well as MS Office Suite.
- Knowledge of assembly and manufacturing processes and/or a focus on buying direct materials.
- Strong data analytics with Continuous Improvement mindset.
- A collaborative, solution-focused approach and strong written and spoken communication skills.
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US
- Preferred Requirements:
- Demonstrated negotiation skills in a multicultural, global business environment.
More about us
ABB Drive Products serves the industries and infrastructure segments with world-class drives and programmable logic controllers (PLC). With its products, global scale and local presence, the Division helps customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety. 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. #MyABBStory We 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 ABB ABB 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.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As 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
JOB SUMMARY
Operations BuyerABB
New Berlin
7 days ago
N/A
Full-time