Purchasing Specialist

ABB Schweiz AG; Fatih; Hybrid; TRY 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global robotics company located in Turkey is seeking a buyer to manage purchasing activities and supplier performance. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, proficiency in SAP, and good command of business English and Turkish. This role offers a hybrid work model, ensuring a dynamic and collaborative work environment among cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in purchasing/buyer related position.
• Engaged way of working and ability to adjust to new situations.
• Experience working in Back Office SCM operations.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials according to required technical specifications.
• Track goods received to verify delivery and ensure invoice processing.
• Oversee supplier performance and resolve performance issues.

Skills

Purchasing knowledge

SAP (purchasing module)

Proficient in English (B2)

Proficient in Turkish (C1)

Excel skills

Teamwork spirit

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 role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to: Procurement & Logistics 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}

• Tracks goods received to verify appropriate delivery and ensure invoice processing.
• Oversees supplier performance (on time delivery, quality, lead time), and resolves performance issues.
• Initiates supply orders and customs processes in the system, confirms delivery with suppliers, monitors and tracks supplier performance to purchase order requirements.
• Conducts all Supply Chain activities for all goods and services in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Supports continuous focus on efficiency and reliability improvement. Identifies, proposes and runs optimization initiatives to ensure flawless execution of purchasing process.
• Direct experience from establishment and working in cross-functional teams with a skilled execution focus

Qualifications for the role

• At least 2 years of experience in purchasing/ buyer related position
• Direct experience working with SAP (purchasing module)
• Proficient in business English (B2) and Turkish (C1)
• Engaged way of working / ability to adjust to new situations / team work spirit
• Experience of working in Back Office SCM operations
• Experience working in a shared services environment
• Advanced Excel skills and Proficient written and verbal communication skills

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