Sr. Buyer
- San Luis Potosí, Mexico
- Senior Level
- 5+ years
- Posted
Skills
Required
- Metal
- mechanics
- electrical
- SAP
- RCA / Lean
Preferred
- identifying new suppliers
- monitoring
- material planning
- Analyzing and evaluating bids
- determine the optimal value
About Abb
- At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen.
- You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together.
- Join us and help run what runs the world.
- More about us Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative.
- That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
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Responsibilities
- Procurement Team Lead Your 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 demonstrate your skill by identifying new suppliers in collaboration with the relevant category team.
- The work model for the role is: #LI-Onsite This role is contributing to the Electrification Distribution Solutions division in San Luis Potosi.
- 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 material planning and delivery methods with suppliers.
- Analyzing and evaluating bids to determine the optimal value.
- Participating in weekly meetings with multidisciplinary teams within business to show KPIs and RCA.
- Supporting and coaching Jr buyers in activities related to critical materials to prevent risks in production line.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree Industrial or Similar Engineering.
- 5+ Years experience in Purchasing direct materials (Metal mechanics and electrical).
- Skilled in SAP.
- Negotiation experience with international suppliers.
- Knowledge in RCA or Lean tools.
- Advanced English.
