Buyer

Ustbc Abb Installation Products Inc.; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc. is seeking a procurement professional to manage purchase orders, supplier delivery coordination, and contract negotiations within a hybrid onsite work model in South Africa.

The role supports the AUPI in South Africa and collaborates with engineering and project teams. The ideal candidate will have experience with SAP ERP or ARIBA, strong Excel skills, and a procurement qualification.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement processes aligned with corporate policies.
• Ability to collaborate with Engineering and Project Management teams.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Knowledge of SAP ERP, ARIBA and MS Excel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiating Purchase Orders in the system according to requisitions and standard procedures, confirming supplier delivery.
• Negotiating agreements with main suppliers and periodically renewing price lists and terms.
• Recommending frame agreements to management and executing upon approval.
• Analyzing and evaluating bids to determine the best value.

Skills

PO management

Negotiation

SAP ERP

SAP ARIBA

MS Excel

Communication

Education

Procurement & Logistics qualification

Tools

SAP ERP

SAP ARIBA

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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: Onsite/ Hybrid

This role is contributing to the AUPI in South Africa.

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.
• Negotiating agreements with main suppliers and periodically renews price lists and terms and conditions.
• Recommending frame agreements to management and executing upon approval.
• Analysing and evaluating bids to determine the optimal value.

Our team dynamics

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

Qualifications for the role

• Strong abilities to work closely with Engineering and Project Management teams.
• Ability to demonstrate your experience in Project procurement, negotiation skills, problem solving, work under pressure
• Possess knowledge of SAP ERP, PPT, SAP ARIBA (an advantage) and MS Excel
• Relevant Procurement and Logistics qualification.
• You are at ease communicating in English

What's in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work on your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates an impact you can see and feel, every day.

Benefits

From well-being to retirement, ABB offers benefits that support every stage of your career.

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