Operations Buyer at ABB

New Berlin, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Purchasing, Material Management, Supplier Management, Production Planning, Logistics, Fulfillment, Warehouse Operations, Quality Control, Purchase Order Management, Data Analytics, Negotiation, Communication, SAP, ERP Software, MS Office Suite, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Description

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, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This Position reports to: Group Lead, Procurement 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 This role is contributing to the Motion Drive Products Division in the US. 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. Ensure timely Purchase Order release (systematic and manual); monitor and resolve issues. Resolve Goods Receipt, Invoice, and Past Due PO issues together with warehouse and logistics team Our team dynamics You will join a dynamic and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive. Qualifications for the role Education in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations or equivalent with min. 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 preferred. Strong data analytics with Continuous Improvement mindset. Demonstrated negotiation skills in a multicultural, global business environment. 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 More about us 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: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf As 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. 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. 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. ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees [excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico] Go to www.myBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more Health, Life & Disability 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 Retirement 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP) Time off ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

Responsibilities

The Operations Buyer is responsible for managing material purchasing and availability for mass production and project-specific needs by collaborating with suppliers and internal teams like production, planning, and logistics. Key duties include ensuring short-term material availability for production lines, resolving material shortages, and managing timely Purchase Order release and issue resolution.