Buyer

ABB Schweiz AG; Montreal; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Buyer, where your skills in procurement and supplier management will make a significant impact. This role involves placing orders, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring product quality. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company provides a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. Enjoy a range of benefits including a retirement plan and healthcare options while working in a collaborative atmosphere that champions personal growth and professional development. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about supply chain management, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Accident Insurance

Healthcare Plan

Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in administration or DEC in administration required.
• Bilingualism in French and English is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Place material orders and ensure follow-up with suppliers.
• Reconcile disputed invoices according to purchase orders.

Skills

Procurement Knowledge

Bilingualism (French and English)

Advanced Excel Skills

Initiative and Rigor

Education

DEC in Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Administration

Tools

SAP

MS Office Suite

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

Gestionnaire en approvisionnement et logistique

Your role and responsibilities

Based in Ville St-Laurent, Quebec, the buyer will report to the Director of Supply Chain Management and Logistics. The buyer will work closely with team members and in direct contact with the production and engineering departments to meet deadlines.

1. Place material orders and ensure follow-up with suppliers.
2. Reconcile disputed invoices according to purchase orders.
3. Follow up on claims and non-conformities.
4. Maintain business relationships with suppliers.
5. Produce necessary reports for supplier evaluation.
6. Oversee the replacement of defective products.
7. Perform any other related tasks connected with these responsibilities.

Qualifications for the role

• DEC in administration or Bachelor's degree in administration.
• Knowledge in procurement and familiarity with SAP (asset).
• Advanced computer skills (MS Office Suite), especially Excel.
• Bilingualism in French and English is essential.
• French is required; English is necessary to communicate with clients outside Quebec.
• Demonstrate initiative, rigor, and meticulousness. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.

Benefits

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

More about us

We look forward to receiving your application. To learn more about ABB, visit our website at www.abb.com. For the ninth consecutive year, ABB Canada has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine. We are committed to providing a caring workplace where everyone collaborates, feels valued, and included. We ensure our policies respect the Employment Equity Program, aiming for a workforce representative of women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. ABB provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and encourages self-identification during the application process. Our Military Reservist Policy supports Canada's Reserve Force members, allowing them to undergo military training while maintaining job security, benefits, and privileges, including up to 15 paid days per year for training and extended leave for operations both domestically and internationally.