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Pinetops, NC - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 5 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At ABB we help industries run leaner and cleanerand every person here makes that happen. Youll 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:

Manufacturing Unit Manager

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 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 our Electrification Distribution Solutions ANSI Grid Components Product Group Pinetops North Carolina Operations.

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.
  • Aligning supplier orders with customer requirements (based on ERP or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)/project requirements) in terms of content quality delivery sustainability and price
  • Coordinating effectively across various stakeholders. (production/planning/category team /suppliers) to ensure production flow happens without any interruptions owing to material availability and Material Requirement Planning.
  • Tracking goods received to verify appropriate delivery and ensure invoice processing. Overseeing supplier performance (on-time delivery quality lead time) and resolving performance issues.
  • Standard procurement procedures and supply chain processes negotiation skills

Qualifications for the role
  • 2 years of experience in procurement of raw materials for manufacturing or other related supply chain management role.
  • A Bachelors degree in supply chain operations or other related business administration field preferred.
  • Experience with SAP and Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and typing proficiency
  • Ability to clearly communicate with internal and external teams collaboration with multiple functional teams detail oriented/attention to detail and multitasking
  • English required language skill(s) and proficient

Why ABB

Whats in it for you

We empower you to take initiative challenge ideas and lead with confidence. Youll grow through meaningful work continuous learning and support thats tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

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: 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-.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABBs career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1- or by sending an email to . Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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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)

Time off

Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

Building a cleaner smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious the courageous and the creative. Thats why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact

Apply today or visit to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

Building a cleaner smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious the courageous and the creative. Thats why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact

Apply today or visit to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

At ABB we help industries run leaner and cleanerand every person here makes that happen. Youll 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:Manufacturing Unit ManagerYour role and responsibilities...
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ABB's Electrification business offers a wide-ranging portfolio of products, digital solutions and services, from substation to socket, enabling safe, smart and sustainable electrification. Offerings encompass digital and connected innovations for low- and medium-voltage, including EV ... View more

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