Buyer

ABB; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Motion in Bengaluru, India, is seeking a procurement professional to lead EMS material sourcing in line with global category strategies. You will manage supplier relationships, conduct market analysis, and drive cost-effective negotiations to ensure timely delivery and quality.

You'll collaborate with the category team to implement resilient sourcing strategies, optimize procurement processes, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• 5 years of experience in direct material purchase and sourcing/category management.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and other Microsoft tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a can-do attitude.
• Strategic thinking with a global mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop EMS category strategies aligned with global strategies.
• Enhance supply chain resilience and regional footprints.
• Manage relationships with EMS suppliers for cost and reliability.
• Lead negotiations for contracts, pricing, and terms.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends and risks.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes and supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Resilience

Strategic thinking

Global mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Procurement software

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.

Den här positionen rapporterar till: Procurement 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: #Li_Onsite

This role is contributing to the Motion business based at Bangalore, India:

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement EMS category strategies, streamlined with global category strategies.
• Supply Chain Resilience: Develop and implement strategies to enhance supply chain resilience, develop regional supply chain footprints, ensuring business continuity, and mitigating risks associated with supply chain disruptions.
• Supplier Management: Manage and develop relationships with EMS suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness, availability, and reliable and flexible performance.
• Supplier Negotiations: Lead negotiations for contracts, pricing, and terms to secure favorable agreements with suppliers.
• Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks within the EMS category.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives in sourcing processes and supplier performance.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical /Mechanical engineering
• 5 years of experience in direct material purchase and success in sourcing and category management
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in procurement tools and systems, Excel, Power BI, and other Microsoft tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability and resilience to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a can-do attitude.
• Strategic thinking with a focus on long-term goals and a global mindset.

More about us

ABB Motion provides pioneering technology, products, solutions and related services to industrial customers to increase energy efficiency, improve safety and reliability, and maintain precise control over processes. The portfolio includes motors, generators and drives for a wide range of applications in all industrial sectors.

We value people from different backgrounds.