Buyer

Overview ABB helps industries become more resource-efficient and cleaner. This position reports to the Research Team Manager. The Buyer will support the Bloomfield, CT site by providing procurement expertise for local R&D, lab, and prototype engineering teams. You will be responsible for identifying, qualifying, and loading new suppliers. You will also issue purchase orders, conduct goods receipts, and work with suppliers to resolve billing and delivery issues. Job Responsibilities Identify new suppliers in conjunction with applicable teams Qualify new suppliers in accordance with Sourcing and Supplier Quality procedures Assist in supplier agreement negotiations while periodically reviewing pricing, terms, and conditions Recommend frame agreements where applicable and execute upon approval Analyze and evaluate bids to determine optimal value; initiate and issue Purchase Orders (PO) in alignment with Procurement policies; conduct receipts after confirming delivery with internal teams Assist suppliers with questions related to PO or invoicing; monitor and track supplier delivery performance; assist in issue resolution as applicable Job Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field 5+ years of purchasing or related experience 3+ years of SAP experience and knowledge of purchasing related T-codes Strong knowledge of purchasing methods and techniques Experience in negotiating/managing supplier contracts and agreements What’s in it for you We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day. 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 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: 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. Benefits ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees (excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico). Go to myBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more. Health, Life & Disability Choice between two medical plan options: a PPO plan (Copay Plan) or a High-Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account. 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 (buy-up to 66 2/3%) 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 Note: The original text used some formatting like bold; these have been preserved where appropriate using allowed tags. #J-18808-Ljbffr ABB