Purchasing Agent

ABB•Mechanicsville, NJ

7d•Onsite

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: Supply Chain Manager - Traction __ In this role, you will have the opportunity to ensure the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of the purchasing and logistics-related activities in the Procurement function to support the businesses. Each day, you will execute assigned activities as per ABB standard procedures. You will also showcase your expertise by delivering and participating in training programs as required to ensure compliance and to foster professional development. The work model for the role is: Onsite This role is contributing to the Motion Traction Division in North America. You will join a talented and high performing supply chain team, where you will be able to thrive.

Requirements

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, SAP Experience, relevant tools and methodologies, working experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). and the relevant experience in Electrical industry/manufacturing sector
3+ years of experience in manufacturing purchasing department field.
Experience in Supply management and quality processes, experience working with projects, contract law, commercial terms, standard procurement procedures and related Company policies.
Capacity to maintain partnerships with internal and external collaborators.
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 3 years of experience or Master's Degree and minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing purchasing department
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Responsibilities

Executing purchasing and logistics strategies to support the business by optimizing costs, quality, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products.
Designing and implementing plans and effective strategies for local sourcing of products/materials to reach business targets.
Initiating purchase orders according to the purchase requisitions and in alignment with standard procedures.
Leading quick action of supply issues related to supplier deliveries (on-time delivery, quality, lead time), product non-conformities, and resolution of claims for business continuity

Benefits

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)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.