Sourcing Buyer - Mechanical
On-siteFlorence, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Purchase materials according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule, and terms while ensuring activities align with corporate purchasing policies. Initiate Purchase Orders in the system based on purchase requisitions, confirm deliveries, and monitor supplier performance against PO requirements. Identify new suppliers in cooperation with the relevant category team, negotiate agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renew price lists and terms. Analyze and evaluate bids to determine optimal value, recommending frame agreements to management for approval. This role supports the EL Services division in Florence, SC, within a high-performing team focused on improving equipment availability and sustainability. SAP or ERP experience is required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in supply chain, business, or technical field
- minimum 3 years experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or related business
- Associate degree
- minimum 5 years experience
- High School diploma/GED
- minimum 7 years of related experience
- SAP or ERP experience
- Knowledge of ABB initiatives related to SAP Ariba and CFIN/FTP
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US
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