What are the responsibilities and job description for the ABB Talent Pool - Buyer / Procurement Specialist / Procurement Coordinator / Pro position at ABB Inc.?
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Talent Acquisition PartnerYour 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 showcase your expertise by identifying new suppliers in cooperation with the relevant category team.
Work model:#LI-Onsite / #LI-Hybrid
This is an evergreen requisition- ABB is continuously building a talent pool of highly motivated and innovative Buyers for upcoming opportunities across Electrification, Automation, and Motion businesses at multiple locations in India including Nashik, Bangalore, Faridabad, and Vadodara.
You will be mainly accountable for:
Initiating Purchase Orders in the system according to purchase requisitions and in alignment with standard procedures, and confirming delivery with suppliers
Monitoring and tracking supplier performance to PO requirements, ensuring on-time delivery and quality compliance
Negotiating agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renewing price lists, terms and conditions
Recommending frame agreements to management and executing upon approval
Analyzing and evaluating bids to determine optimal value for the organization
Identifying and developing new sources of supply in cooperation with category teams
Managing vendor relationships and improving supplier performance
Ensuring compliance with ABB procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards
Maintaining accurate records in SAP MM system and generating procurement reports
Qualifications for the role
B.Tech in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering (Full-time) OR Full-time Diploma in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation with 2-15 years of relevant experience
Practical experience in procurement of electrical products such as LV/MV Switchgear (ACB, MCB, MCCB, PCC, MCC Panels, AIS, GIS, RMU), LV/MV Drives, motors, pumps, rotating equipment, cables, automation systems, and field instruments
Experience in procurement of automation products including DCS, PLC, SCADA systems, HMI, field instruments (Flow, Pressure, Level, Temperature), analyzers, and control systems.
Proficiency in SAP MM module (PO creation, GRN, Invoice verification, Vendor master management) and Advanced MS Excel
Extensive vendor development and supplier relationship management experience with documented supplier performance improvements
Experience with price negotiation, bid evaluation, contract management, and frame agreement execution
Knowledge of import/export procedures, Incoterms, GST, and TDS compliance in procurement operations
Well-developed analytical, negotiation, and communication skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
Experience in manufacturing or industrial equipment sectors with understanding of end-to-end procurement processes
More about us
ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The company's solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved, powered and operated. Building on more than 130 years of experience, ABB's ~105,000 employees are committed to driving innovations that accelerate industrial transformationwww.abb.com
ABB in India has a rich heritage of over 100 years, delivering advanced solutions across electrification, automation, motion, and robotics. Our procurement team plays a critical role in ensuring seamless supply chain operations, supporting our manufacturing facilities and project execution across the country.
A future opportunity
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