Buyer

ABB Schweiz AG; Montreal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Buyer to join their dynamic Procurement team in Montreal. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced supply chain environment. You will manage purchase orders, communicate with vendors, and support invoice processing while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will help shape sustainable solutions. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about operations management, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Retirement plan

Accident insurance

Healthcare plan

Wellbeing program

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with excellent time management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Process new purchase orders and follow up on confirmations.
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm delivery dates.
• Support invoice processing and propose improvements.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Currently enrolled in Operations Management

Industrial Engineering

Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Buyer

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.Write the next chapter of your ABB story.

This position reports to

Customer Service Manager

Your role and responsibilities

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Buyer to support our Procurement team. The ideal candidate will assist with processing purchase orders, managing vendor confirmations, and supporting invoice and requisition tracking. This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced supply chain environment within a dynamic and supportive team.Key Responsibilities:Purchase Order Management• Process new purchase orders received through online requests (MODP, MOSE).• Follow up on purchase orders to update confirmation dates based on vendor responses (new confirmations or changes).• Ensure timely and accurate processing of TPM indirect product purchase orders.Vendor Communication & System Checks• Verify EDI-sent purchase orders to ensure successful transmission and system acknowledgment.• Liaise with suppliers to confirm delivery dates and resolve discrepancies.Reporting & Analysis• Generate and distribute the Open Order Report for the Order Desk team.• Produce the Open Requisition Report to identify and follow up on pending or unprocessed requisitions.Invoice & Data Management• Support invoice processing for the Motion division, identifying and resolving mismatches or exceptions.Continuous Improvement• Propose improvements to streamline procurement processes and enhance data accuracy.

Qualifications for the role

• Currently enrolled in a university program, preferably in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with Visio and PowerPoint is an asset.
• SAP knowledge or previous experience with ERP systems is considered an asset.
• Bilingual: French and English, both written and spoken. French is required. English is also required to communicate with customers outside Quebec on a regular basis.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Accident insurance
• Healthcare plan
• Wellbeing program

More about us

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.For the ninth consecutive year, ABB Canada has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine. Consistently ranked as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Montreal's Best Employers, Canada's Best Employers for Young People, Canada's Greenest Employers and a long-time recipient of the Women in Governance Parity Certification, ABB's culture and commitment is to provide a caring workplace where everyone collaborates, feels valued, respected, included and supported. Also committed to ensuring that all policies and practices respect the Employment Equity Program, we aim for our workforce to be truly representative of the four designated groups; women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities. ABB will provide reasonable accommodation to the applicant with disabilities and encourage applicants to self-identify in the application process.ABB's Military Reservist Policy offers Canada's Reserve Force members the flexibility to undergo military training and activities while maintaining job security, seniority, pay, benefits, and privileges as ABB employees, including up to 15 paid working days per year for training, as well as extended leave for operations both in Canada and abroad, ensuring seamless career integration with our nation's defense forces.