Operational Purchaser

Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.
At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.
Our 3,000-plus procurement and logistics employees work in more than 100 countries, to obtain and supply millions of products and services in over 200 categories from thousands of suppliers all over the world. Our goal is to create a supply base that works as an extended enterprise, creating value through continuous improvement in quality, technology, and logistics, while optimizing cost and sustainability.
ABB Robotics is a leading supplier of industrial robots and robot software, equipment and complete application solutions. We are a trusted partner who continues to redefine robotics automation, with a focus on collaborative solutions, which allow humans to work safely alongside robots without the need for barriers.
We are now looking for an Operational Purchaser to join our skilled and dedicated SCM team. As an Operational Purchaser you will play a vital role to secure material availability and improve performance from our global supplier base to our factory in Västerås. The role will be reporting to Procurement & Logistics Manager.


Your responsibilities
Lead the daily cooperation, relation building & material follow up with suppliers.
Track material deliveries from suppliers to ensure material availability and identify, manage and prevent short- and long-term shortages.
Communicate closely with production planning and sales to align material availability with production and customer demand.
Work with supplier base and category team to secure capacity and flexibility to meet forecasted market and production demand.
Monitor supplier performance & KPIs. Collaborate with suppliers and category team to obtain the best possible performance in terms of supplier on time delivery, lead time, and flexibility.
Develop and lead action plans together with supplier and category team to recover and improve supplier performance and material availability.
Manage and develop inventory strategies to optimize balance between material availability, flexibility and inventory turnover.



Your background
University degree in Engineering, Economics or Logistics.
Work experience in procurement / sourcing / supply chain / material planning or related fields.
A collaborative, analytical and result-oriented approach to solving problems and delivering to target.
Good communication and presentation skills. Fluent in English (Swedish is an advantage).
Proficiency with MS Office and Excel. Experience in SAP MM Module is a strong advantage.



More about us
Recruiting Manager Alaa Ibrahim, +4621-32 57 02 will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives: Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nicolin Ahlqvist, +4621-34 42 50; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +4621-32 85 47; Unionen: Roger L. Gustavsson, +4621-32 90 97. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Johannes Westermark Hester, +4672-464 45 22.
Apply today and help us change together the course of an entire industry. Please note that interviews will be held on an ongoing basis. Last day to apply is however January 16.
We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.