Operational Purchaser

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As part of ABB Process Automation business area, the ABB Process Control Platform (PCP) organization is the value generating partner, creating digital control solutions for industries. We are managing the entire extended value chain from suppliers to the delivery, creating competitive advantage through improved customer satisfaction with optimized responsiveness, lead time, quality, cost and on-time delivery.
As an Operational Purchaser you will play a vital role to secure material availability and improve performance from our global supplier base to the Planning & Fulfillment Center in Västerås.
The role reports to Planning & Fulfillment Manager.


Your responsibilities
Work with the entire order cycle from placing purchase orders, monitoring order acknowledgement, until the materials have been received and the invoices have been paid.
Monitor deliveries from suppliers to ensure material availability and identify, manage and prevent short- and long-term shortages.
Strive for an optimized inventory levels while keeping the service level high.
Daily contact with global suppliers and colleagues locally and internationally.
Manage and participate in improvement projects.
Live ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.



Your background
Degree in Engineering, Economics, logistics or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 3 years of experience from work with material planning/operational purchasing.
Good knowledge in the MS Office package, especially Excel.
SAP experience is meritorious.
Fluent written and spoken Swedish and English.



More about us
Recruiting Manager Fredrik Westerström, +4621-32 43 51, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives: Sveriges Ingenjörer: Johan Starner, +4621-34 20 80; Ledarna: Leif Öhrberg, +4621-34 23 25; Unionen: Krista Andersson, +4621-34 02 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Linda Lundstedt, +4621-32 51 94.
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 April 3, 2022.
We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.