Buyer - Supply Chain Management

Overview

Procure materials, manage vendors, and optimize costs for ABB's System Drive division.

Key Responsibilities

• cost optimization
• vendor management
• rapid quotes
• supplier audits
• strategic sourcing
• procurement support

Tasks

-Cost Optimization Focus: Driving Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, cost breakdowns, and rigorous cost control measures. -Vendor Strategy & Development: Continuously updating the approved vendor list and onboarding new suppliers to optimize cost and value across the supply chain. -Time-Sensitive Budgetary Activities: Delivering quick turnaround quotes for timeline-driven requirements. -Supplier Qualification & Audits: Ensuring supplier compliance through qualification processes and periodic performance audits. -Supplier Identification & Partnerships: Engaging with strategic suppliers to achieve cost efficiencies and enhance value delivery. -Sales & Procurement Alignment: Supporting sales teams with tailored procurement solutions for ETO (Engineer-to-Order) projects and volume-based cost reductions.

Requirements

• electrical eng
• supply chain
• sap
• rfq management
• value engineering
• supplier management

What You Bring

-Educational Background: Degree/Diploma in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering, with practical exposure to Drive Panels, LV/MV systems, and cross-functional team collaboration. -Supply Chain Expertise: 2–6 years of hands-on experience in procurement and supply chain operations within the electrical manufacturing domain, with strong command over supply chain metrics and procure-to-pay methodologies. -Agility & Ownership: Proactive, persistent, and results-driven with a readiness to travel domestically and thrive under pressure in dynamic supply chain environments. -Project Procurement Management: Handling multiple RFQs simultaneously, with long conversion cycles and extended gestation periods. -Value Engineering & Innovation: Track record of challenging the status quo and driving value engineering initiatives from concept to implementation. -Communication & Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with demonstrated ability to negotiate, influence, and work effectively across teams and with suppliers. -Technical Proficiency: Skilled in SAP, MS Office, and analytical tools for purchasing transactions, cost control, and supplier performance tracking. -Supplier & Contract Management: Proven experience in supplier development, contract negotiation, and commercial management including taxation and Capex procurement.

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About Abb

-A global technology leader with a rich history of innovation. -Focuses on electrification, automation, robotics, and digitalization for global industries. -Delivers solutions to improve productivity, energy efficiency, and sustainability. -A key player in sectors like utilities, transportation, manufacturing, and infrastructure. -Notable projects include electrification of rail networks, automation in factories, and energy-efficient grid solutions. -Continues to lead in integrating cutting-edge technologies, combining the digital and physical worlds.

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