Buyer

-; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in technology, ABB is seeking a university intern in Operations Management to assist with procurement processes, manage purchase orders, and work with suppliers. The role demands strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, while offering the opportunity to grow in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Candidates should be bilingual in French and English and possess the courage to innovate and suggest improvements in systems. Join ABB and help reshape industries.

Benefits

Autonomy & Ownership

Inclusive and diverse workforce

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with excellent time management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with Visio and PowerPoint is an asset.
• Bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Process new purchase orders and ensure accurate handling.
• Liaise with suppliers and monitor confirmation dates.
• Assist with invoice processing and data accuracy improvements.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Communication

Collaboration

Bilingual (French & English)

Education

Currently enrolled in a University program in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world

This Position reports to:
Customer Service Manager

Run What Runs the World

At ABB, we help important industries outrun - leaner and cleaner.

Every person here makes that happen. By rethinking, rewiring, and improving, we combine the world's best minds and technologies to elevate performance to a whole new level.

Because at ABB, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a [Job Title], you'll take on challenges that transform industries and drive innovation. We give you the market-leading expertise, technology, and opportunity, and you own the challenge to make an impact that matters.

It won't always be easy. Growing takes grit. Innovating takes the courage to try, fail, learn, and succeed. But at ABB, you'll never run alone.

Your Role: Own the Challenge/Take on the Journey

• Process new purchase orders received through online systems (MODP, MOSE), ensuring timely and accurate handling of TPM indirect product orders.
• Monitor and update purchase order confirmation dates based on vendor responses, including new confirmations or changes.
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm delivery dates, resolve discrepancies, and ensure alignment with order requirements.
• Verify that EDI-sent purchase orders are successfully transmitted and acknowledged by the system.
• Generate and distribute the Open Order Report for the Order Desk team to track outstanding orders.
• Produce the Open Requisition Report to identify pending or unprocessed requisitions and follow up as needed.
• Assist with invoice processing for the Motion division, identifying and resolving mismatches or exceptions.
• Propose and support initiatives to streamline procurement processes and improve data accuracy.

What it takes to Run what runs the world

• 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.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Why ABB?

A global market leader redefining industries through technology and expertise.

• Results that matter, what we run here, runs the world.
• Autonomy & Ownership, we trust you to implement solutions.
• Run What Runs the World, join a team that drives progress forward.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.

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ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we believe in an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to ensuring that our policies and practices align with the Employment Equity Program, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative of the four designated groups:

• Women
• Indigenous peoples
• Members of visible minorities
• Persons with disabilities

ABB is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities and encourages candidates to self-identify during the application process.