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ABB · Mechanicsville, VA
Full-timeLogistics & Supply ChainMid Level$128,000–$173,000/yr
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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 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. The work model for the role is: Onsite This role is contributing to the Motion product group/Traction business in North America region. You will be mainly accountable for: - 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 frame agreements to management and executing upon approval. - Analyzing and evaluating bids to determine the optimal value. Our team dynamics You will join a dynamic and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive. **Qualifications for the role** - 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 **More about us:** ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. **ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees** [excludes AB…

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$128,000 – $173,000/yr
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ExcelPowerpointSAPCommunication

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