Buyer

Overview

Purchase materials for ABB Motion's Bangalore operations according to technical specifications, price, delivery schedule and terms, while ensuring purchasing activities follow corporate policies.

What you'll do

• Purchase materials according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule, and terms.
• Ensure purchasing activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures.
• Identify new suppliers in cooperation with the relevant category team.
• Develop and implement EMS category strategies, streamlined with global category strategies.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance supply chain resilience, develop regional supply chain footprints, ensure business continuity, and mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions.
• Manage and develop relationships with EMS suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness, availability, and reliable and flexible performance.
• Lead negotiations for contracts, pricing, and terms to secure favorable agreements with suppliers.
• Conduct thorough market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks within the EMS category.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in sourcing processes and supplier performance.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• 5 years of experience in direct material purchase and success in sourcing and category management.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in procurement tools and systems, Excel, Power BI, and other Microsoft tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and resilience to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a can-do attitude.
• Strategic thinking with a focus on long-term goals and a global mindset.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India.
• Work mode: Onsite.
• This position reports to the Procurement Manager.