Operations Buyer

ABB•New Berlin, WI

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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: Hybrid in New Berlin, WI.

Requirements

Education in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations or similar.
Previous Internship experience in procurement, supply chain, buyer or related role.
Exposure or direct experience with an ERP system, MS Office Suite.
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.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated negotiation skills in a multicultural, global business environment.
Knowledge of assembly and manufacturing processes preferred.
Proficiency in SAP ERP.

Responsibilities

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.
Coordinate procurement of customer/project specific materials.
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.
Ensure that vendor-managed inventory levels are correctly maintained.

Benefits

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.
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions.
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.