Buyer - 2nd Shift
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ABB Inc.
Selmer, TN (In Person)
Full-Time
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Buyer
- 2nd Shift ABB Inc.
This position reports to:
Maintenance Manager __ 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 and will be a 2nd shift role that will be training on day shift. This role is contributing to the success of the ABB Busway business in Selmer, TN.Typical Duties/Responsibilities Include:
Identify, qualify, and develop new suppliers in collaboration with category teams, Supplier Quality, and Engineering; negotiate agreements, renew pricing and terms, and adapt corporate contracts to local business needs while recommending and executing framework agreements. Analyze and evaluate bids to determine optimal value, support bid/proposal teams with market insights, and ensure supplier selections align with cost, quality, delivery, sustainability, and overall project or ERP/SOP requirements. Manage purchasing operations by initiating Purchase Orders (POs) per requisitions and procedures, confirming deliveries with suppliers, tracking goods received, and ensuring accurate invoice processing and compliance with standard workflows. Monitor and manage supplier performance (including on-time delivery, quality, and lead times), resolve performance issues, and continuously track supplier adherence to PO requirements and customer expectations. Maintain system and process alignment by ensuring SAP Ariba data is updated per procedures and aligning all supplier orders with internal policies, customer requirements, and operational standards across content, quality, delivery, sustainability, and pricing.Minimum Qualifications:
Demonstrated hands-on experience in MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) purchasing, including sourcing, supplier coordination, inventory support, and managing procurement processes for maintenance-related materials and services. Practical knowledge or experience with tool crib setup and management, including organizing, tracking, issuing, and maintaining tools and equipment to support operational efficiency (preferred but not mandatory). Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), including using such systems to support maintenance planning, inventory tracking, work orders, and procurement integration (preferred). Educational background aligned with business or a related field, ideally supported by a two-year Associate's degree, demonstrating foundational knowledge in procurement, operations, or supply chain principles (preferred). Equivalent combination of relevant work experience and practical expertise may be considered in lieu of formal education, particularly where strong procurement, MRO, or maintenance-support capabilities are demonstrated. Ability and willingness to maintain a valid driver's license and must have work authorization to work for ABB in the United States. What's In It For You We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You'll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn't just matter, it moves things forward 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.
- 5:00 P.
- 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 ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
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