This position reports to:Research Team Manager
The Buyer will support the Bloomfield, CT site by providing procurement expertise for our local R&D, lab, and prototype engineering teams. You will be responsible for identifying, qualifying, and loading new suppliers. You will also be responsible for issuing 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 Benefit Summary for eligible US employees[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
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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
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $68,600 and $109,760 annually.
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