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ABB; Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Montreal, QC is seeking a Purchasing professional to manage materials procurement in line with technical specs, price, and delivery terms. The role supports the Power Reliability division and operates in a hybrid work model in Montreal, Quebec.

You will develop procurement plans, identify suppliers, and ensure alignment with production schedules and capacity. Fluency in English and French is required, with strong Excel, Power BI, SharePoint skills, and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and supply chain operations (3–5 years) in manufacturing.
• Proficient with SAP ERP and SAP Ariba procurement platforms.
• Advanced Excel, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables; Power BI and SharePoint.
• Bilingual in English and French; French required; English for external customers.

Responsibilities

• Initiate purchase orders in the system per requisitions and confirm with suppliers.
• Expedite open orders, delayed, emergency, and long lead-time orders.
• Notify stakeholders of changes to delivery dates.
• Prepare procurement plans and schedules; coordinate with operations.
• Lead communication networks with internal and external stakeholders.
• Apply SCM standards and processes in the area of responsibility.
• Coordinate with production to ensure material availability and align with schedules.

Skills

ERP SAP

Procurement Platforms SAP Ariba

Advanced Excel

SharePoint

Teams

Power BI

Bilingual English/French

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

SAP Ariba

Power BI

Excel

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner - and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

Purchasing Manager

Your Role And Responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to purchase materials according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule, and terms. Each day, you will ensure purchasing activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures. You will also showcase your expertise by identifying new suppliers in cooperation with the relevant category team.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid

This role is contributing to the Power Reliability division in Montreal, Qc.

This job posting is also available in French under the title [ Acheteur(teuse) ].

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Initiating Purchase Orders in the system, according to the purchase requisitions and in alignment with standard procedures, and confirming delivery with suppliers, monitoring, and tracking supplier performance to PO requirements.
• Expedite open orders, delayed, emergency, and long lead-time orders.
• Notify internal stakeholders of any delivery date changes.
• Prepare and implement procurement plans and schedules, and, as required, lead and coordinate efforts with the operations team.
• Lead efforts to build appropriate communication networks with internal and external stakeholders
• Apply and implements SCM standards, tools and processes in the area of responsibility.
• Maintain close coordination with the production team to ensure material availability, proactively address potential shortages, and align procurement activities with production schedules and capacity requirements.

Our team dynamics

You will join a dynamic, talented, high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications For The Role

• You are highly skilled in working with ERP systems (SAP) and Procurement Platforms (SAP Ariba)
• Ability to demonstrate your experience in Manufacturing of Electrical and Mechanical assemblies ( 3-5 years in procurement and supply chain operations)
• You are passionate about Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros), SharePoint, Teams for collaboration, Power BI and process optimization.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management with proven experience applying procurement best practices in a manufacturing environment.
• You are at ease communicating in English and French. French is required. English is also required to communicate with customers outside Quebec on a regular basis.

Why ABB?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that is tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

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Employment Equity & Inclusion Statement (Canada)

ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of all our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively support the principles of the Employment Equity Act and strive to build a workforce that reflects Canada's diversity, including:

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

ABB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.