Senior Buyer: Global Materials & Electrical, Onsite

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; San Luis Potosí; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is looking for a procurement professional to manage direct material purchasing for the Electrification Distribution Solutions division in San Luis Potosi. You will issue POs, negotiate with suppliers, and coordinate with category teams to ensure timely deliveries and optimal costs.

The role requires strong SAP skills, English proficiency, and experience with cross-functional teams to monitor KPIs and mitigate production risks. This onsite position reports to the Procurement Team Lead.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of experience purchasing direct materials (metal mechanics and electrical).
• Proficient in SAP and ERP systems.
• Experience negotiating with international suppliers.
• Knowledge of RCA or Lean tools.
• Advanced English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Initiate Purchase Orders in the system according to requisitions and standard procedures; confirm delivery with suppliers and monitor performance.
• Negotiate agreements with main suppliers and periodically renew price lists and terms and conditions.
• Recommend material planning and delivery methods with suppliers.
• Analyze and evaluate bids to determine the best value for the company.
• Participate in weekly cross-functional meetings to review KPIs and root cause analysis.
• Support and coach junior buyers in activities related to critical materials to prevent production risks.

Skills

Negotiation

Advanced English

Education

Bachelors Degree Industrial or Similar Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

ABB is looking for a procurement professional to manage direct material purchasing for the Electrification Distribution Solutions division in San Luis Potosi. You will issue POs, negotiate with suppliers, and coordinate with category teams to ensure timely deliveries and optimal costs.

The role requires strong SAP skills, English proficiency, and experience with cross-functional teams to monitor KPIs and mitigate production risks. This onsite position reports to the Procurement Team Lead.