Strategic Buyer

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 Position reports to:Gestionnaire en approvisionnement et log 

Your Role: Own the Challenge 

• Executes purchasing and logistics strategies to support the business by optimizing costs, quality, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products.
• Designs and implements plans and effective strategies for local sourcing of products/materials to reach business targets.
• Supports the Procurement Manager in implementing effective local sourcing strategies in line with business strategy to meet current and future business requirements.
• Supports alignment between local procurement activities and division strategy.
• Applies and implements procurement standards, tools, and processes in their own area of responsibility to secure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.
• Tracks the procurement processes and activities and creates and updates reports, as required, following the ABB standards.
• Resolves issues related to procurement cost, quality, and delivery in their assigned area.
• Tracks internal and supplier performance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), quality issues, and implements related development actions.
• Executes and implements new changes related to purchasing and logistics within their own area of responsibility.
• Delivers and participates in training programs as required to ensure compliance and foster professional development.
• Ensures effective and transparent communication internally, externally, and between different units and centers.

What it takes to run what runs the world 

• Bilingual proficiency is mandatory (French and English). French is required. English is necessary to communicate with clients outside Quebec on a regular basis.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, demonstrating strong expertise and proven results.
• DEC in administration or Bachelor's degree in administration.
• Knowledge in procurement.
• Knowledge of SAP (asset).
• Advanced computer skills (MS Office Suite)
• Advanced Excel.
• Demonstrate initiative, rigor, and meticulousness.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.

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’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger. 

 

#ABBCareers 

#RunwithABB 

#Runwhatrunstheworld 

  

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

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Publication ID: JOB_POSTING-3-32304


Important: In order to be employed by ABB you will need to fully comply with/fulfill all local ABB employment requirements/processes.